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Ham Cheese Puff Pastry

Irresistible Ham Cheese Puff Pastry in Under 40 Minutes

Quick and delightful Ham Cheese Puff Pastry that elevates your snack game in under 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 puff pastries
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 package Puff Pastry Sheets Use frozen sheets, thawed.
For the Filling
  • 6 slices Ham Can substitute with turkey or chicken.
  • 6 slices Gruyère Cheese Can be replaced with cheddar, Swiss, or mozzarella.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Optional but recommended.
For the Wash
  • 1 whole Egg For wash; can use milk or a plant-based alternative.
Optional Topping
  • 1 tablespoon Everything Bagel Seasoning Adds extra flavor and texture.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Whisk
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ham Cheese Puff Pastry
  1. Thaw Puff Pastry: Remove frozen puff pastry sheets and let thaw for about 30 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Roll Out the Pastry: Lightly flour your countertop and roll out each sheet to cut into 6 rectangles.
  4. Prepare the Pastry for Filling: Whisk an egg and brush edges of rectangles lightly, adding a dab of Dijon mustard in the center.
  5. Add the Filling: Place a slice of Gruyère cheese followed by a fold of ham on top of the mustard.
  6. Fold and Seal: Fold corners towards the center, press edges firmly to seal.
  7. Egg Wash and Seasoning: Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle everything bagel seasoning if desired.
  8. Bake the Pastries: Bake for 18-22 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
  9. Cool and Serve: Let cool for a few minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1puff pastryCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These pastries can easily adapt for vegetarian options and are great for meal prep or last-minute appetizers.

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