Description
Delicious flaky pastries filled with savory ham and gooey cheese, perfect for gatherings and family traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 4 slices of ham
- 4 slices of cheese (e.g., Swiss or cheddar)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into squares.
- Place a slice of ham and a slice of cheese in the center of each square.
- Fold the pastry over to create a pocket, sealing the edges with a fork.
- Brush the top of each pastry with beaten egg.
- Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, keep the puff pastry chilled until ready to use. Consider adding herbs or spices for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ham, cheese, puff pastry, appetizer, party snack
