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Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry

Delightful pastries filled with savory ham, rich cheese, and vibrant spinach, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy Appetizer, Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry, Party Food, Puff Pastry Recipe, Savory Snack
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

For the filling

  • 1.5 cups 1 1/2 cups ham, diced Diced cooked ham
  • 1 cup 1 cup spinach Fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 0.5 cup 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Shredded cheddar
  • 0.5 cup 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese Shredded Swiss
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp flour All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup 1 cup milk Whole milk
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp unsalted butter For making the sauce
  • 0.5 tsp 1/2 tsp mustard powder Adds flavor to the filling
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp onion powder Optional seasoning
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp garlic powder Optional seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the pastry

  • 2 sheets 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed Use store-bought or homemade puff pastry

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
  • Once the butter is melted, add in the flour and whisk for about a minute.
  • Gradually add the milk while continuing to whisk to avoid lumps.
  • Stir in the mustard powder, onion powder, and garlic powder, whisking for 3-4 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.
  • Remove the saucepan from heat and mix in the shredded cheddar and Swiss cheese until fully melted.
  • Add the spinach and diced ham to the cheese sauce, stirring until the spinach is wilted. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

Assembly

  • Take the thawed puff pastry sheets and cut each into 6 squares, placing them on your prepared baking sheets.
  • Spoon about 1/4 cup of the cheese and ham mixture onto the center of each pastry square.
  • Fold up each edge of the pastry to cover most of the filling, pinching to seal them if necessary.

Baking

  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown.
  • Allow them to cool for a couple of minutes on the baking sheet before serving.

Notes

Serve on a large platter garnished with fresh herbs or a side of dipping sauce, like mustard or a creamy dressing. They're great as an appetizer, snack, or part of a brunch spread.