Ham and Cheese Puff Pastries
These flaky pastries filled with savory ham and melted cheese are perfect for any occasion, bringing comfort and nostalgia to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 4 oz ham, diced
- 4 oz cheese (like cheddar or Swiss), shredded
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the puff pastry by thawing it if frozen and rolling it out.
- Cut the pastry into squares, roughly 4×4 inches.
- Mix the diced ham with shredded cheese, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill each pastry square with a heaping tablespoon of the ham and cheese mixture.
- Fold the corners of the pastry into the center and seal with a fork.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Serve warm and optionally with mustard for dipping. Fresh herbs can elevate the presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 223
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: ham, cheese, puff pastry, appetizer, easy recipe