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Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry
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Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry

If you’re craving something warm, golden, and a little bit fancy without any of the kitchen drama, these Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry snacks hit just right.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 sheet puff pastry (~8 oz , defrosted according to instructions)
  • 6 oz ham
  • 6 oz Gruyere (cut into 6 rectangles)
  • 4 sprigs thyme (leaves removed)
  • 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard Optional
  • 1 egg egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Equipment

  • Oven

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425
  2. In a small bowl with a fork, whisk together the egg and heavy cream. Set aside
  3. Defrost 1 sheet of puff pastry according to instructions and slightly roll out the pastry
  4. Cut the puff pastry into 6 even rectangles (cut once long wise and then each half into thirds)
  5. Place the 6 rectangles onto a parchment lined baking sheet
  6. Place a piece of slightly rolled up ham and 1 rectangle of gruyere down the center of each rectangle (if using mustard, spread about 2 teaspoons on each before placing down the ham and gruyere.)
  7. Brush the outside edges of the rectangle with egg wash.
  8. Pinch two of the corners. Pressing slightly to seal the pastry over the filling leaving the two other corners exposed
  9. Brush the outside of the puff pastry with egg wash. Sprinkle thyme and everything but the bagel seasons on top
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes until they are a deep golden color

Notes

One bite gives you crisp, flaky layers wrapped around gooey cheese and salty ham—the kind of handheld treat that looks impressive but really just happens with whatever you have on hand.