Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry Bites
Deliciously flaky pockets filled with melted cheese and savory ham, perfect for snacks or appetizers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 100g diced ham
- 100g shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Lightly flour a work surface and roll out the puff pastry.
- Cut the pastry into evenly sized squares (about 8–12).
- In the center of each square, add a small amount of diced ham and a sprinkle of shredded cheese. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Fold each square to form a triangle or smaller square, sealing the edges with a fork.
- Brush the tops of the sealed pastries with beaten egg.
- Bake on a parchment-lined tray for 15–20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly on a rack before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh cheese and avoid overfilling the pastries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Find it online: https://www.topchoicerecipes.com/ham-cheese-puff-pastry-bites/