HAM SWISS SPINACH BUNS

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Ham Swiss Spinach Buns – Savory homemade dough wrapped up with diced ham, Swiss cheese and topped with spinach. These buns are perfect for breakfast, brunch or dinner and can easily be a grab and go hot meal.

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Savory homemade dough wrapped up with diced ham, Swiss cheese and topped with spinach. These buns are perfect for breakfast, brunch or dinner and can easily be a grab and go hot meal.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 tablespoon active or instant dry yeast
  • 2/3 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 egg slightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/3 cups flour

For Filling
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 9 ounces Smithfield Anytime Favorites Diced Ham
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the warm water. Let dissolve. Using the flat paddle mixer attachment stir in the oil. Add egg, salt and 1 cup of flour. When combined, switch to dough hook and add additional 1 1/3 cup of flour. Knead for about 3-5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  2. Cover with a damp cloth while you make the filling.
  3. Meanwhile, in a medium skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once the oil is hot, saute garlic for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
  4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  5. Grease a 12 cup muffin pan very well. Divide dough into 12 equal balls.
  6. Place each dough ball in muffin cup and press along bottom and sides to form a well in the center.
  7. Combine spinach mixture, Smithfield Anytime Favorites Diced Ham and Swiss cheese.
  8. Using a medium cookie scoop divide Smithfield Anytime Favorites Diced Ham and Swiss mixture evenly among the 12 cups.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until dough is golden brown and cheese is melted.