Ham and Cheese Puffs
This breakfast, lunch, or dinner treat is a delicious buttery and flaky puff pastry enveloping a mixture of hot ham, melty swiss cheese, and fresh spinach.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Ham and Cheese Puffs, Spinach Puffs
Servings: 8 puff pastries
Calories: 244kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 ½ cups Swiss cheese, grated and divided
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Cut the puff pastry sheets into 5-inch (13cm) squares. Set aside in the refrigerator.
Melt butter over medium heat in a saucepan. Add flour and salt. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Slowly pour in the milk, while whisking constantly, until smooth and boiling.
Reduce heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer, stirring occasionally, until it begins to thicken.
Add in spinach and cook for 1 minute, or until wilted.
Add ham and 1 cup of Swiss cheese and stir to combine. Remove from heat and set the mixture aside.
Arrange the puff pastry squares evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
Top with a heaping spoonful of ham and cheese mixture, and sprinkle with grated cheese.
Fold the corners up onto the top, forming a smaller square.
Brush the pastry with the egg wash, making sure to coat all sides.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until puffed and golden.
Serving: 1puff pastry | Calories: 244kcal