Description
This Ham Cheese Puff Pastry is flaky, buttery, and filled with savory ham and melted cheese. Perfect as a quick lunch, appetizer, snack, or brunch dish, these golden pastries are easy to make and always a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz deli ham, thinly sliced
- 1½ cups shredded Swiss, Gruyère, or cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp dried parsley or Italian seasoning
- Sesame seeds or poppy seeds for topping (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the pastry: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the puff pastry into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- If using, spread Dijon mustard evenly over the pastry.
- Layer ham slices over one half of the pastry and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Fold the other half of the pastry over the filling and press the edges firmly to seal.
- Cut into rectangles, squares, or turnovers as desired.
- Apply egg wash: Whisk together egg and water, then brush over the tops of the pastries.
- Sprinkle with parsley and sesame or poppy seeds if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add caramelized onions or a thin layer of cream cheese. These pastries are best served warm but can be reheated in the oven or air fryer to restore crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: ham cheese puff pastry, puff pastry appetizer, ham and cheese pastry, easy brunch recipe, savory pastry
