Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry
Flaky puff pastry filled with savory ham and melted cheese, baked until golden and crisp. A perfect appetizer or light meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 3.5 oz cooked ham, diced
- 3.5 oz grated cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard optional
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to a 30x20 cm rectangle.
- Spread the Dijon mustard evenly over the pastry, if using.
- Sprinkle the diced ham and grated cheese evenly over the pastry, leaving a 1 cm border around the edges.
- Fold the pastry in half lengthwise and press the edges firmly to seal. Crimp with a fork if desired.
- Brush the top with beaten egg and sprinkle with chopped parsley, if using.
- Cut the pastry into 4 equal portions and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with a side salad for a complete light meal. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven.