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Delicious ham and cheese melted between layers of flaky puff pastry. This Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Melt is the perfect way to use up leftover ham.

Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Melt

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Delicious ham and cheese melted between layers of flaky puff pastry. This Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Melt is such a simple and yummy lunch, and a step up from your ordinary ham sandwich.
4.59 from 12 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 506 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 puff pastry sheets
  • 3/4 lb ham cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 egg and 1 tbsp water egg wash

Instructions
 

  • Allow puff pastry to defrost.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Roll out one puff pastry sheet onto a greased baking sheet.
  • Top the pastry with a layer of ham then sprinkle on a layer of cheese. Leave about one inch along the edge of the pastry, which will be pinched to seal the pastry.
  • Prepare an egg wash by mixing the egg and water together with a fork.
  • Brush the inside pastry edges with egg wash.
  • Put a second layer of pastry over top and press down lightly along the edges with your fingers or a fork to form a seal.
  • Cut several slits into the top pastry sheet.
  • Brush the top with remaining egg wash.
  • Bake on the center rack for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool slightly and cut into 8 pieces.

Notes

You can make an open-faced melt, if you like. I recommend scoring a one-inch border in the pastry and poking the center of the pastry with a fork to prevent it from puffing up too much while baking. I also recommend using a knife and fork for this one!
If you don't like puff pastry, you can use shortcrust. The texture will obviously change, as shortcrust is denser and more crumbly. The shortcrust will also probably need to be blind baked, where the pastry is partially baked before adding the filling to prevent sogginess. Check the packaging to see what is recommended for your particular brand.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 18gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 753mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 172IUCalcium: 114mgIron: 2mg
Keyword ham and cheese puff pastry
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