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Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry

Delicious Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry for Effortless Entertaining

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A delightful combination of flaky puff pastry, savory ham, and rich gruyere cheese for an effortless appetizer. Perfect for any gathering!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 pastries
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastries
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry thawed
  • 8 oz Ham can substitute turkey or chicken
  • 6 oz Gruyere Cheese Swiss or cheddar can be used
  • 1 tsp Thyme dried thyme works as a substitute
For the Toppings
  • 1 tbsp Everything Bagel Seasoning optional
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard optional
  • 1 large Egg for egg wash
  • 1 tbsp Heavy Cream for egg wash

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • Brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of heavy cream in a small bowl for the egg wash.
  3. Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into 6 equal rectangles.
  4. Add ham and gruyere cheese at the center of each rectangle; optionally add Dijon mustard.
  5. Brush edges of pastry with egg wash, fold corners over filling, and pinch to seal.
  6. Brush the tops with egg wash, sprinkle thyme and everything bagel seasoning before baking.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep puff pastry and fillings cold for optimal flakiness. Avoid overfilling.

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