Ham Cheese Puff Pastry (Print Version)
Buttery pastry with savory ham, Gruyère, and Dijon, baked to golden perfection. Quick, flavorful, and crowd-pleasing.
# Ingredients:
→ Puff Pastry
01 -
2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed (17.3 oz total)
→ Fillings
02 -
10 oz sliced deli ham
03 -
8 oz Gruyère cheese slices
04 -
2.7 fl oz Dijon mustard (optional)
→ Finishing
05 -
1 large egg, whisked
06 -
Everything bagel seasoning (optional)
# Steps:
01 -
Remove puff pastry sheets from packaging and allow to thaw until pliable.
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Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Gently roll out each puff pastry sheet if needed, then cut each sheet into six equal rectangles using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
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Brush the edges of each pastry rectangle with whisked egg. Spread Dijon mustard in the center, add one slice of Gruyère cheese, and top with a folded slice of ham.
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Lift one corner of pastry toward the center, then fold the opposite corner over, enclosing the filling. Press edges gently to seal.
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Place pastries onto lined baking sheet. Brush tops with remaining egg wash and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning if desired.
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Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes until pastries are golden, puffed, and cheese has melted.
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Remove tray from oven and allow pastries to cool briefly before serving warm.
# Notes:
01 -
Ensure pastry is thawed fully but remains chilled for best layering and puff.