Ham and Cheese Puffs

• 2 tablespoons butter or neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed
• 5 shallots, sliced
• 2 cups diced cooked ham, pork, or slab bacon
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or dill leaves
• Black pepper to taste
• Cheese Mantecaos (page 35), cooled and sliced in half horizontally

1. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the shallots and cook until soft and golden, about 3 minutes.
3. Lower the heat and add the meat; cook, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 5 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, whisk together the sour cream, egg, and herbs.
5. Add to the meat mixture and cook until just heated through.
6. Season with pepper and spoon into the Cheese Mantecaos, making little sandwiches.
7. Serve immediately.

butter, shallots, pork, sour cream, egg, parsley, black pepper, horizontally

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ham-and-cheese-puffs-385664 (may not work)