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Ham A La King

By: Jean Grubb 
"My mom and I used to have a catering business, and this recipe was a popular choice from our menu. It looks elegant on the plate and always gets rave reviews. Being able to make the sauce a day ahead is a big plus."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (4)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen puff pastry shells
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 3 slices processed American cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 2 tablespoons diced pimientos
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Bake the pastry shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Dissolve bouillon in water. Gradually add milk and bouillon to the saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the cheese, Worcestershire and mustard; stir until the cheese is melted. Add the ham, peas if desired, olives, pimientos and parsley; heat through. Serve in pastry shells.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2010 by Amy P   view full review
I have been making this recipe for years only adding the ham at my son's request. He his the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2009 by BCJANGULO Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This recipe was really good and I would definitely make it again. I followed the instructions...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2011 by chocolatekisses   view full review
Excellent! I wasn't sure if I would like the sauce since it called for American cheese, which...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2011 by WestCoastJana   view full review
Did not really love this... had never had Chicken A La King though and so maybe it is a...

 

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