Ohhh this one’s a winner 🧀🥐—crispy, buttery, and wildly easy.
Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4–6 slices ham (thin works best)
- 1–1½ cups shredded cheese
(Swiss, Gruyère, cheddar, or a mix) - 1 egg + 1 tbsp water (egg wash)
- Optional add-ins: Dijon mustard, honey mustard, garlic powder, herbs
Oven
- Heat to 400°F (205°C)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment
Assembly Options
Squares / Turnovers (easy)
- Roll pastry slightly and cut into 4–6 squares.
- Spread a thin layer of Dijon (optional).
- Add ham and cheese.
- Fold over, press edges with a fork.
- Brush with egg wash.
Pinwheels (party favorite)
- Roll pastry slightly.
- Layer ham and cheese evenly.
- Roll up tightly like a jelly roll.
- Slice into 1-inch rounds.
- Brush tops with egg wash.
Bake
- Bake 18–22 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Cool 5 minutes before serving (cheese lava warning 🔥).
Pro Tips
- Don’t overfill—puff pastry needs room to rise.
- Sprinkle a little flaky salt or sesame seeds on top.
- For extra crisp bottoms, bake on the lower rack.
Variations
- Croque-monsieur style: add béchamel or Dijon + Gruyère
- Breakfast: add scrambled eggs
- Sweet-savory: ham + brie + fig jam
Perfect for brunch, snacks, or “accidentally ate four” situations 😄
Want a sheet-pan version or air fryer method?
