Description
These crispy ham and cheese puff pastry stacks are a delightful combination of flaky puff pastry, savory ham, gooey cheese, and a hint of Dijon mustard. Perfect for a quick and easy appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (approximately 17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 8 slices of ham
- 8 slices of cheese (Swiss, Gruyere, or Cheddar recommended)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh herbs (such as thyme or rosemary) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut into squares.
- Assemble Stacks: Layer ham, cheese, and Dijon mustard on each pastry square. Season and add fresh herbs.
- Seal Edges: Top with another pastry square, press to seal, and crimp the edges.
- Brush with Egg Wash: Brush the top of each stack with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with your favorite ingredients like different types of cheese or additional toppings.
- These puff pastry stacks can be served as appetizers or paired with a salad for a light meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg