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ham and cheese puffs

This flaky, buttery puff pastry is filled with savory ham, melty Swiss cheese, and fresh spinach, making it a perfect appetizer or snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry thawed according to package directions
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked ham diced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1.5 cups Swiss cheese grated and divided
  • 1 large egg white lightly beaten

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut the puff pastry sheets into 5-inch squares and chill in the refrigerator.
  • Melt butter over medium heat in a saucepan. Stir in flour and salt; cook for 1 minute.
  • Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a boil, whisking constantly.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in diced ham and 1 cup Swiss cheese. Remove from heat.
  • Arrange puff pastry squares on prepared baking sheet.
  • Top each square with a spoonful of the ham and cheese mixture and sprinkle remaining Swiss cheese on top.
  • Fold corners of the dough squares to form smaller squares encasing the filling.
  • Brush pastry with beaten egg white to glaze.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.

Notes

These puffs are great served warm as appetizers or snacks and can be customized with your favorite cheeses or veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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