Description
Warm, flaky pastries filled with delicious ham and melted cheese, perfect for any meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz cooked ham, diced
- 4 oz cheese (such as cheddar or Swiss), shredded
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface.
- Cut the pastry into squares or rectangles.
- Incorporate the diced ham and shredded cheese in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Place a spoonful of the ham and cheese mixture onto the center of each pastry square.
- Fold the pastry over to form a pocket and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a lower-carb option, consider using sugar-free alternatives for any added sweetness. Experiment with different fillings for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg