Description
Delight in these crispy ham and cheese puff pastry stacks, a perfect savory snack or appetizer featuring flaky puff pastry layered with savory ham, melted cheese, and a hint of Dijon mustard.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh herbs (such as thyme or rosemary) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares for a total of 8 squares.
- In a small bowl, whisk the beaten egg with 1 tablespoon of milk.
- Place one slice of ham on each puff pastry square. Optionally, spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard over the ham. Then, top with a slice of cheese. Season with salt, pepper, and sprinkle fresh herbs if using.
- Place another puff pastry square on top of each ham and cheese layer. Press gently to seal and crimp the edges with a fork.
- Brush the tops of each stack with the egg wash.
- Arrange the stacks on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm.
Notes
- These stacks are best served fresh but can be reheated in an oven.
- Experiment with different cheese types for varied flavors.
- Add more herbs for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 120mg