Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Pockets
Delicious and flaky puff pastry pockets filled with ham and cheese, perfect for snacks, appetizers, or light meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet Puff pastry (Thawed)
- 8 slices Ham (Thinly sliced)
- 8 slices Swiss cheese (or cheddar)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (Optional)
- 1 large Egg (Beaten)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (Optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface until flat and smooth.
- Cut the pastry into 4-inch squares to get about 8 squares.
- Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on one square of pastry (optional).
- Layer slices of ham and cheese on top of the mustard, keeping it centered.
- Place another square of pastry over the filled square and crimp the edges to seal.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley on top (optional).
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool briefly before serving.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses and add vegetables or spices for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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