PREP TIME: 15 mins | COOK TIME: 20 mins | TOTAL TIME: 35 mins | SERVINGS: 8
I love these ham and cheese puffs! Flaky and buttery puff pastry housed a mixture of delicious hot ham, melty Swiss cheese, and fresh spinach. These delightful ham and cheese puffs are perfect to serve for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
2 c. cooked ham, diced
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1½ c. Swiss cheese, grated and divided
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 c. whole milk, room temperature
¼ tsp pepper
2 c. fresh spinach
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
¼ tsp kosher salt
2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
How to make Ham and Cheese Puffs
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 400 degrees F. Using parchment paper, line a large baking sheet and set aside.
Step 2: Into 5-inch (13cm) squares, cut the puff pastry sheets. Place in the fridge.
Step 3: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour and salt. Cook for about a minute, stirring often. Then, gradually pour in the milk until smooth and boiling, stirring constantly.
Step 4: Adjust the heat to low and let the mixture simmer until it starts to thicken, stirring often.
Step 5: Into the pan, add the spinach and continue to cook for another minute until wilted. Then, add the ham along with 1 c of Swiss cheese. Stir well, then take the pan off the heat and set aside.
Step 6: On the prepared baking sheet, evenly arrange the puff pastry squares. On top, place a heaping spoonful of ham and cheese mixture, then sprinkle with grated cheese.
Step 7: To form a smaller square, fold the corners up onto the top.
Step 8: Using the egg wash, brush the pastry, coating all sides. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 18 to 20 minutes or until golden and puffed.
Ingredients
- 2 c. cooked ham, diced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1½ c. Swiss cheese, grated and divided
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 c. whole milk, room temperature
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 2 c. fresh spinach
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
Instructions
How to make Ham and Cheese Puffs
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 400 degrees F. Using parchment paper, line a large baking sheet and set aside.
Step 2: Into 5-inch (13cm) squares, cut the puff pastry sheets. Place in the fridge.
Step 3: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour and salt. Cook for about a minute, stirring often. Then, gradually pour in the milk until smooth and boiling, stirring constantly.
Step 4: Adjust the heat to low and let the mixture simmer until it starts to thicken, stirring often.
Step 5: Into the pan, add the spinach and continue to cook for another minute until wilted. Then, add the ham along with 1 c of Swiss cheese. Stir well, then take the pan off the heat and set aside.
Step 6: On the prepared baking sheet, evenly arrange the puff pastry squares. On top, place a heaping spoonful of ham and cheese mixture, then sprinkle with grated cheese.
Step 7: To form a smaller square, fold the corners up onto the top.
Step 8: Using the egg wash, brush the pastry, coating all sides. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 18 to 20 minutes or until golden and puffed.
Notes
PREP TIME: 15 mins | COOK TIME: 20 mins | TOTAL TIME: 35 mins | SERVINGS: 8
