Description
Crispy Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry Stacks are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, transforming any meal into a gourmet experience. With layers of flaky, golden pastry enveloping gooey cheese and savory ham, these stacks are sure to impress at game nights or brunch gatherings. Quick and easy to prepare, they offer a delightful blend of flavors that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or as leftovers, these bites deliver irresistible comfort food that warms the heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (17.3 oz) puff pastry sheets (2 sheets)
- 6 oz smoked ham, sliced
- 8 oz Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 4-inch squares.
- Place a square on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Layer with ham and cheese, then top with another pastry square. Press edges to seal.
- Whisk together the egg and water; brush over each stack.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff pastry stack (85g)
- Calories: 278
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 563mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 74mg