Description
This Ham Cheese Puff Pastry is flaky, buttery, and filled with savory ham and melty cheese. Perfect as a quick appetizer, snack, or light meal, it’s easy to prepare and always a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup cooked ham, diced or sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or mozzarella)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tsp dried parsley or Italian seasoning
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare pastry: Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Add filling: Spread mustard (if using), then layer ham and cheese evenly.
- Fold or shape: Fold pastry over or cut into squares and seal edges.
- Egg wash: Beat egg and brush over pastry for a golden finish.
- Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly and serve warm.
Notes
You can customize with different cheeses or add spinach or caramelized onions. Best served fresh while warm and crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ham cheese pastry, puff pastry appetizer, easy snack, savory pastry