Description
Whipping up ham cheese spinach puffs brings pure comfort to your kitchen in minutes. Crispy pastry filled with savory ingredients makes these little bites perfect for snacking or entertaining friends.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 package puff pastry
- 1 cup cooked spinach
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Binding/Creamy Ingredients:
- ½ cup cream cheese
- 1 egg
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for crisp, even cooking.
- Drain 1 cup of cooked spinach thoroughly to prevent excess moisture in your filling.
- Combine 1 cup diced ham, 1 cup shredded cheddar, ½ cup softened cream cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon onion powder in a mixing bowl.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper, then stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Dust your work surface with flour and gently roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet.
- Cut the pastry into 4×4 inch squares using a sharp knife or pastry cutter.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of filling directly into the center of each pastry square.
- Carefully fold the pastry corners over the filling, creating a pocket-like shape.
- Pinch the edges firmly to create a complete seal and prevent filling from leaking.
- Brush the tops of the puffs with beaten egg for a golden, glossy finish.
- Arrange the filled puffs on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until the pastry turns a rich, golden brown color.
- Allow the puffs to cool for 5 minutes before serving to let the filling set.
Notes
- Toast the puff pastry squares lightly before adding filling to prevent a soggy bottom and enhance crispiness.
- Squeeze excess moisture from spinach after cooking to keep the filling compact and prevent leaking during baking.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like gruyere or goat cheese for unique flavor profiles and interesting texture variations.
- Freeze assembled unbaked puffs for quick weeknight appetizers or unexpected guest scenarios, adding 3-5 minutes to baking time when cooking directly from frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Ham
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg