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.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 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
- 1½ cup Swiss cheese, grated and divided
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
Instructions
- 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.