Description
Savory ham and cheese cake pops are a delightful appetizer, perfect for parties or a unique snack. They offer a savory twist on the classic cake pop, combining the flavors of ham and cheese in a fun, bite-sized form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked ham, finely diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup finely chopped chives
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Popsicle sticks or lollipop sticks
- Optional: 1/4 cup breadcrumbs for coating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or a cake pop maker.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the diced ham, shredded cheese, and chives.
- If using a mini muffin tin, fill each cup about two-thirds full. If using a cake pop maker, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Once cooled, insert a popsicle stick into each cake pop.
- Optional: Roll the cake pops in breadcrumbs for an extra crispy coating.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For best results, use a firm, cooked ham.
- You can experiment with different types of cheese, such as Gruyere or Swiss.
- If you do not have a cake pop maker, you can bake these in mini muffin tins.
- Store leftover cake pops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: ham, cheese, cake pops, savory, appetizer, party food, snack