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Golden ham and cheese puff pastry pockets on baking tray

Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Pocket


  • Author: Rita
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 46 servings 1x

Description

This flaky ham and cheese puff pastry pocket is filled with savory layers and golden perfection. Ready in just 30 minutes!


Ingredients

Scale

1 box puff pastry sheets, thawed
8–10 slices ham
4–6 slices Swiss, cheddar, or Gruyère cheese
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)


Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment.
Unfold pastry sheets and cut each into 4 rectangles.
Spread Dijon mustard on half of the pieces.
Top with ham and cheese.
Cover with another piece of pastry.
Seal edges with a fork.
Brush tops with egg wash.
Sprinkle herbs if using.
Bake 20–25 minutes until golden and puffed.
Serve warm with dipping sauce or soup.

Notes

Best served hot and fresh. Can be frozen baked or unbaked. Use sharp cheese for added flavor.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Snack, Brunch, Appetizer
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: French-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pocket
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 480 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 11 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg

Keywords: ham and cheese puff pastry pocket, savory puff pastry, easy pastry snack, ham cheese pastry