Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of flaky puff pastry filled with savory deli ham and gooey cheese. These ham and cheese puff pastries are perfect for any occasion, from brunch to late-night snacks. With a golden, crispy exterior and a warm, cheesy center, they are sure to impress your family and friends. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite ingredients, this recipe brings comfort food to a new level of elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 4 oz deli ham (sliced)
- 4 oz Gruyère or Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp water (for egg wash)
- Optional: Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface until about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut pastry into 4×4 inch squares.
- Place a slice of ham and a generous amount of cheese in the center of each square.
- Fold pastry over diagonally to form triangles and seal edges with a fork.
- Mix egg with water; brush over pastries for a golden finish.
- Bake on parchment-lined baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry (60g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg