Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry (Print View)
Golden puff pastry with ham, spinach, and creamy Swiss cheese. Delicious, flaky, and easy to make.
# What You'll Need:
→ Puff Pastry
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2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
→ Filling
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 cups cooked ham, diced
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2 cups fresh spinach
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1 1/2 cups Swiss cheese, grated and divided
→ Assembly
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1 large egg white, lightly beaten
# Directions:
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Set oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Slice puff pastry sheets into 5-inch squares and refrigerate until ready to use.
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt unsalted butter. Add all-purpose flour and kosher salt; cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
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Gradually pour whole milk into the saucepan, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and reaches a gentle boil.
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Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken.
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Add fresh spinach to the sauce and cook for 1 minute, stirring, until wilted.
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Stir in diced ham and 1 cup grated Swiss cheese. Mix thoroughly, remove pan from heat, and set filling aside.
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Arrange puff pastry squares evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Add a generous spoonful of ham and cheese mixture to the center of each square and sprinkle tops with reserved grated Swiss cheese.
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Fold the corners of each pastry square towards the center to form a compact parcel. Brush all exposed pastry with beaten egg white.
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Bake parcels for 18–20 minutes or until the pastry has puffed and achieved a golden, crisp finish.
# Notes:
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For optimal results, ensure the puff pastry remains chilled until baking to achieve maximum flakiness.