Prep Time: 10minutes mins
Cook Time: 20minutes mins
Total Time: 30minutes mins
Servings: 4 puffs
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients
For the Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed in the fridge for easy handling
- 1 egg beaten for a golden finish
For the Filling
- 1 cup cooked ham diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese such as cheddar or Gruyere
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard optional for a zesty kick
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut the pastry into squares, approximately 4×4 inches each.
- Mix the filling: combine diced ham, shredded cheese, and Dijon mustard if using.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of filling into the center of each pastry square.
- Fold the pastry squares into triangles, sealing the edges firmly with a fork.
- Brush the tops of the pastries with the beaten egg.
- Arrange the pastries on a lined baking sheet with space in between.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool the pastries on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1puff
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 10g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 50mg
Sodium: 600mg
Potassium: 150mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 1g
Vitamin A: 500IU
Calcium: 150mg
Iron: 1.5mg
Notes
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for added flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Page 2 of 2
