Description
Crispy ham cheese puff pastry stacks deliver pure comfort straight from your kitchen to the plate. Flaky layers of golden pastry, melted cheese, and savory ham create a simple yet satisfying treat that comes together in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package puff pastry sheets
- 8 slices ham
- 6 slices cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 large egg
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring an even surface for your pastry stacks.
- Dust your countertop with a light layer of flour and carefully unroll the puff pastry sheets.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the pastry into 8 precise, equally sized squares for uniform stacks.
- Select 4 pastry squares and spread ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard across each piece, covering the surface evenly.
- Layer 2 thin slices of ham onto each mustard-coated square, followed by 1 slice of cheese.
- Gently place the remaining 4 pastry squares on top of the ham and cheese layers.
- Press the edges of each stack firmly with a fork, creating a tight seal to prevent filling from leaking.
- Whisk the large egg and delicately brush the top of each pastry stack with the beaten egg.
- Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning over the egg-washed surfaces.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated 375F oven and bake for exactly 18-20 minutes until pastries turn a deep golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the stacks rest for 3-5 minutes, allowing them to crisp and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Check pastry freshness by ensuring the puff pastry is cold and firm before rolling, which helps create those gorgeous flaky layers.
- Seal the edges carefully with a fork to prevent the cheese from leaking out during baking, creating a cleaner and more professional-looking stack.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional puff pastry with a gluten-free alternative made from rice or almond flour to accommodate dietary needs.
- Experiment with different cheese types like Swiss, Gouda, or sharp cheddar to customize the flavor profile and match your personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Ham
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg