Easy Ham and Cheese Puffs Appetizer
Transform your next gathering with these irresistibly flaky and golden Easy Ham and Cheese Puffs Appetizers. Made with buttery puff pastry, savory cooked ham, and gooey cheddar cheese, these bite-sized delights are as effortless as they are elegant. Perfect for parties or casual snacking, they require just 15 minutes of prep time and bake to perfection in under 20 minutes. The simple egg wash gives them a beautifully crisp and shiny finish, while the crimped edges add a touch of rustic charm. Serve these warm, cheesy pastries straight out of the oven, and watch them disappear in minutes. Ideal for entertaining, these make-ahead puffs are destined to become your new go-to appetizer recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry sheets
- 1 cup cooked ham
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lightly dust your work surface with flour and unfold the frozen puff pastry sheets to thaw for about 10 minutes.
Finely chop the cooked ham into small pieces and set aside.
In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash.
Once thawed, roll out each puff pastry sheet gently with a rolling pin to approximately 12x12 inches.
Cut each puff pastry sheet into 16 equal squares, yielding 32 squares in total.
Place a small amount (about 1 teaspoon) of chopped ham and shredded cheddar cheese in the center of each square.
Brush the edges of each square lightly with the egg wash.
Fold each square into a triangle, pressing the edges together firmly to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative finish.
Transfer the filled puffs to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Brush the tops of the puffs with the egg wash for a golden-brown finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the puffs are golden and flaky.
Allow the puffs to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.1 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.1 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 450 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 4334 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.3 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 96.0 g | 192% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 867 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 889 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
