Savory Ham and Cheese Cake

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6-8

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup milk
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup cooked ham, diced
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Cooking spray or butter, for greasing

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray or butter.
2. Prepare Dry Ingredients:
   • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   • In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, and eggs until well combined.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
5. Add Fillings:
   • Gently fold in the diced ham, shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped green onions, and chopped fresh parsley into the batter until evenly distributed.
6. Transfer to Cake Pan:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it out evenly.
7. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and Serve:
   • Allow the savory ham and cheese cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Slice and Serve:
   • Once cooled, slice the cake into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.
10. Enjoy:
    • Enjoy this savory ham and cheese cake as a delicious appetizer, side dish, or light meal!

Note:

• You can customize this recipe by adding other ingredients such as cooked bacon, diced bell peppers, or different types of cheese.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat slices in the microwave or oven before serving.

Nutrition Information (per serving for 8 servings): Note: Nutrition values may vary based on specific ingredients used.

• Calories: 310
• Protein: 12g
• Fat: 19g
• Carbohydrates: 23g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 1g
• Sodium: 540mg