Crispy Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry Stacks
Delightful stacks of flaky puff pastry filled with savory ham and gooey cheese, perfect for gatherings or a comforting snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of puff pastry
- 1 cup of sliced ham
- 1 cup of shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar or Swiss)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: herbs for seasoning (e.g., thyme or parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry into a thin layer and cut into squares or rectangles.
- Layer a slice of ham on half of the pastry squares.
- Top with a generous handful of shredded cheese.
- Cover with the remaining pastry pieces and seal the edges.
- Brush the tops with the egg wash.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve with fresh green salad or creamy tomato soup. These stacks can be made ahead of time and are versatile with variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stacks
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg