Description
Puff pastry sticks with ham and cheese bake up golden and flaky with savory filling inside. They’re simple to make yet feel bakery-worthy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 6 slices ham
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Seasonings and Toppings:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 serving sesame seeds
Instructions
- Warm up your oven to 375F and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring your workspace is ready for pastry magic.
- Dust your countertop with a light sprinkle of flour and gently stretch the puff pastry sheet to create an even surface.
- Brush 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard across the pastry for a tangy base, then layer 6 thin ham slices and 1 cup of shredded cheese evenly.
- Slice the pastry into 1-inch wide strips using a sharp knife, then playfully twist each strip to create an elegant curl.
- Take 1 beaten egg and delicately paint each pastry stick with the wash, creating a glossy golden surface.
- Dust the sticks with ½ teaspoon each of garlic powder and dried oregano, then sprinkle sesame seeds across the top for extra crunch.
- Slide the baking sheet into the 375F oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until the pastry transforms into a puffy, golden-brown delicacy.
- Remove from the oven and allow the sticks to rest for 2-3 minutes, letting them cool just enough to handle while maintaining their irresistible warmth.
Notes
- Swap ham for turkey or vegetarian deli slices to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Ensure puff pastry is cold and firm before working with it for the flakiest, most crisp results.
- Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to make clean, even strips without dragging or tearing the delicate pastry.
- Sprinkle additional herbs like thyme or rosemary to customize the flavor profile and add a personal touch to your pastry sticks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Ham
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg