Crispy Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry Stacks for Effortless Brunch

These Crispy Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry Stacks are easy to make and perfect for brunch gatherings, ready in under 50 minutes.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 stacks

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pastry

2 sheets Frozen Puff Pastry Sheets Opt for quality brands

For the Filling

8 slices Ham Substitute with turkey or salami if desired
1 cup Cheese (Swiss, Gruyère, or Cheddar) Any cheese you love can be used
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Replace with your favorite mustard if preferred
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper
optional Fresh Herbs Thyme or rosemary recommended

For the Egg Wash

1 egg beaten Natural adhesive for sealing
1 tablespoon Milk Lightens the egg wash

Equipment

oven
baking sheet
Rolling Pin
Whisk
pastry brush

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets on a floured surface until 1/8-inch thick.
Slice the rolled pastry into eight equal squares.
Whisk together the beaten egg and milk for the egg wash.
Layer each pastry square with ham, cheese, and a touch of mustard.
Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs if using.
Seal each filled square with another pastry square, crimping the edges with a fork.
Brush the tops of each stack with the egg wash.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stackCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These stacks are versatile; feel free to customize with different fillings to suit your taste.

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