Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Appetizer
Easy ham and cheese puff pastry appetizer! Golden, buttery puff pastry filled with melty cheese and savory ham, the perfect dish.
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Servings 12 pastries
Ingredients
- 17.3 oz thawed puff pastry 2 sheets
- 10 oz sliced deli ham
- 8 oz gruyere cheese slices
- 1/3 cup dijon mustard optional
- 1 large egg whisked
- Everything bagel seasoning optional
Instructions
- Remove the puff pastry sheets from the package and thaw. (The sheets need to thaw before making these pastries.)
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet and with a knife or pizza cutter, divide into 6 rectangles. Repeat with the second sheet. (If you want squares, roll out the sheet a little to get a square before cutting it into 6 squares.)
- With a pastry brush, brush the edges of the pastry with egg wash and spread some Dijon mustard to the center of each triangle.
- Add a piece of cheese and folded slice of ham to the center of the pastry, over the Dijon mustard.
- Lift one corner of the pastry triangle and fold into the center. Repeat with the other side, sealing the filling in the center.
- Repeat with all the puff pastry sheets. Carefully transfer the pastries onto the lined baking sheet. (Do not overcrowd, divide between 2 baking sheets if needed.)
- With a pastry brush, brush the tops of the puff pastries with the egg wash then sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, or poppy seeds.
- Bake at 425°F for 18-22 minutes, until the puff pastries are golden and crispy and the cheese has melted.
- Remove from the oven and cool for a couple minutes. Serve warm with desired dipping sauces.