Description
Deliciously crispy puff pastry squares filled with savory ham and melted cheese, perfect for a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 4 oz ham, diced
- 4 oz cheese (cheddar or Swiss), shredded
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut it into squares.
- In a bowl, mix the diced ham and shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place a spoonful of the ham and cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.
- Fold the pastry over to create a triangle and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the filling.
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
- Serve with a dipping sauce like mustard or aioli.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Crispy Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Squares, Ham and Cheese Appetizer, Puff Pastry Recipe