Description
Delightful Ham and Cheese Sticks wrapped in crispy pastry, perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar or Gruyère)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut it into rectangles, about 4×4 inches.
- On one half of each rectangle, place a slice of ham and a sprinkle of cheese.
- Fold the pastry over to create a pocket and press the edges together.
- Brush the tops with the egg wash.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
- Let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding herbs or spices into the cheese mixture. Serve with marinara or honey mustard for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ham, cheese, appetizer, pastry, family recipe