Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Melt
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.
Ingredients
- 2 puff pastry sheets
- 3/4 pound ham cut into small cubes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water for the 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 18gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 753mgFiber: 1g
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