Irresistible Ham and Cheese Sticks
Delicious crispy puff pastry filled with savory ham and melted cheese, brushed with mustard and sprinkled with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet thawed puff pastry
- 8 slices deli ham
- 1 cup cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1 large beaten egg
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the pastry into 3×5 inch rectangles.
- Layer the ham and cheese in the center of each rectangle.
- Add a tiny dollop of Dijon mustard on top of the cheese.
- Fold the pastry over the filling and pinch edges to seal.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with dipping sauce for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: ham, cheese, puff pastry, appetizer, snack, party food