Ham & Potato Surprises

Ingredients:

1 cup potatoes, cooked & mashed

1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted

2 egg yolks

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon crushed black pepper

1 cup minced ham, cooked

sour cream

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

2 egg whites

grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, knead together thoroughly the potatoes, flour, egg yolks, salt & pepper.  When smooth, roll out very thin on floured board and cut into small circles. Moisten the ham with sour cream and season with the mustard . Spread the mixture on half of each circle. Cover with the remaining circles and press firmly together with your fingers. Place on a greased and floured baking sheet and then brush with beaten egg whites and sprinkle with cheese.  Bake at 450 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Yields 18 to 24.