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Ham and Cheese Pastry Puffs.
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Ham and Cheese Pastry Puff

An elegant savory pastry suitable for the holidays.

Ingredients

  • 1 package puff pastry sheets
  • 1 lb. deli ham thin sliced
  • 1 cup gruyere or Swiss cheese
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • Egg wash

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Thaw pastry sheets at room temperature for 40 minutes, until pliable.
  • Place foil on a 11 X 14 inch sheet pan. Grease foil with some olive oil.
  • Roll out pastry sheets to 11 x 14 inch rectangles.
  • Place one rolled out pastry sheet on bottom of pan.
  • Layer slices of ham on pastry sheet, overlapping slices and leaving about ½ to an inch on each side for sealing.
  • Top ham with a layer of evenly distributed gruyere cheese.
  • Top with a layer of cheddar cheese.
  • Sprinkle over a teaspoon of onion powder.
  • Sprinkle over red pepper flakes.
  • Using a pastry brush, brush the exposed edges of the puff pastry with egg wash.
  • Lay 2 puff pastry sheet over the top to cover, then press down and pinch the edges to form a seal around the filling.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until puff pastry puffs up and is golden brown.
  • Cool 5 minutes, then serve. Enjoy!