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Chili Ham and Cheddar Buns

Chili Ham and Cheddar Buns

45 min., ready in 1 hr
Time:
204
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
74 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
4 ozs Whole wheat flour
1 tsp Baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
3 ozs Cheddar cheese
1 red chili pepper
3 Tbsps Cultured butter
1 egg
4 Tbsps Whipped cream
5 Tbsps milk
1 bunch Arugula
4 Tbsps Cream cheese (13% fat)
4 ozs cooked ham (thinly sliced)
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Preparation
1.
Chili Ham and Cheddar Buns preparation step 1

Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl.

2.
Chili Ham and Cheddar Buns preparation step 2

Grate cheese. Rinse chile pepper, cut in half, remove seeds and chop finely. Add cheese and chile pepper to the flour.

3.
Chili Ham and Cheddar Buns preparation step 3

Melt butter and mix into flour mixture.

4.
Chili Ham and Cheddar Buns preparation step 4

Whisk the egg and cream together. Set aside 1 tablespoon of the mixture.

5.
Chili Ham and Cheddar Buns preparation step 5

Add the remaining cream mixture and milk to the flour mixture. Knead to a smooth, moist dough.

6.
Chili Ham and Cheddar Buns preparation step 6

Roll out dough to about 1/2-inch thick.

7.
Chili Ham and Cheddar Buns preparation step 7

Place a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Cut dough into approximately 1 1/2-inch diameter circles and place on the sheet. Roll out and cut remaining dough until it is fully used.

8.
Chili Ham and Cheddar Buns preparation step 8

Brush dough with the remaining egg-cream mixture. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F on the 2nd shelf from the bottom for 15-20 minutes.

9.
Chili Ham and Cheddar Buns preparation step 9

Place the finished buns on a wire rack to cool. Meanwhile, rinse arugula and remove stems.

10.
Chili Ham and Cheddar Buns preparation step 10

Cut buns in half horizontally.

11.
Chili Ham and Cheddar Buns preparation step 11

Spread cream cheese on the lower half of each bun.

12.
Chili Ham and Cheddar Buns preparation step 12

Add arugula and ham, top with bun halves and serve.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie204 cal.(10 %)
Protein9 g(9 %)
Fat13 g(11 %)
Carbohydrates11 g(7 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage2 g(7 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

Arugula contains bitter substances which stimulates fat digestion, while chili boosts the metabolism. 

Even smarter

Even smarter

The dough from these buns can be frozen for 2-3 months and prepared whenever you would like.

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