Yesss—ham and cheese puff pastry is flaky, melty, and dangerously snackable 🥐🧀
Here’s a simple, bakery-style version you can whip up fast.
Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry
Ingredients (makes 6–8 pastries)
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 4–6 slices ham (Black Forest, honey, or deli-style)
- 1–1½ cups shredded cheese
- Swiss, Gruyère, cheddar, or mozzarella work great
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional, but excellent)
- 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
- Black pepper (optional)
Instructions
1. Prep
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unfold puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into squares or rectangles.
2. Assemble
- Lightly spread Dijon mustard on each piece (optional).
- Layer ham on one half of each pastry.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly over ham.
- Add a pinch of black pepper if you like.
3. Fold & seal
- Fold pastry over filling (triangle or rectangle style).
- Press edges with a fork to seal.
4. Egg wash
- Brush tops with egg wash for that golden, glossy finish.
5. Bake
- Bake 18–22 minutes, until puffed and deep golden brown.
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving (cheese will be HOT).
🔥 Variations
- Croissant-style rolls: Roll ham & cheese inside a long strip of pastry.
- Breakfast version: Add scrambled eggs inside.
- Everything bagel twist: Sprinkle everything seasoning on top before baking.
- Fancy touch: Add a little béchamel or cream cheese inside.
💡 Pro Tips
- Keep puff pastry cold—if it gets warm, pop it in the fridge for 10 minutes.
- Don’t overfill or it’ll leak (still tasty, just messy).
- Best served warm but reheats well in an oven or air fryer.
Want a party-size pull-apart version or a quick air fryer method?
