Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry
This Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry recipe features savory ham and cheese encased in flaky, buttery layers of puff pastry! Baked to golden perfection, these pastries make for a delicious appetizer, breakfast or snack, perfect for both casual gatherings or formal celebrations!
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups ham, diced
- 1 cups spinach
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add in flour and whisk for a minute or so then slowly add in the milk.
- Stir in the spices and continue to whisk for 3-4 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken.Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese.
- Once the cheese is melted add in the spinach and ham stirring until the spinach is wilted. Taste the cheese sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the puff pastry to the prepared lined baking sheet and cut into 6 squares. Repeat with the other sheet of puff pastry.
- Divide the mixture between the puff pastry squares. I did about 1/4 cup or so in each.Fold up each edge of the pastry to cover most of the filling.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the puff pastry looks golden brown.Allow it to cool for a couple minutes on the baking sheet then serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 10gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 359mgPotassium: 133mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 411IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 1mg