Description
Indulge in the irresistible warmth of Insanely Easy Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Pockets. With their flaky exterior and gooey cheese combined with savory ham, these delightful pastries make for the perfect snack or appetizer. Quick to prepare with minimal ingredients, they are ideal for game nights, cozy movie marathons, or any occasion that calls for a comforting bite. Whip them up in just 30 minutes and watch them disappear in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 6 slices deli ham
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Swiss)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into squares measuring about 4 inches on each side.
- On one half of each square, place a slice of ham and a generous handful of shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Fold the pastry over to form a triangle and seal the edges using a fork.
- Whisk the egg with a splash of water for the egg wash, then brush it over the tops of the pastries.
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg