Ohhh yes—crispy ham and cheese puff pastry squares are flaky, golden, and dangerously snackable. Perfect for brunch, parties, or “just one more” situations. 🧀🥓
Crispy Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry Squares
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4–6 slices ham, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Swiss, cheddar, or Gruyère are perfect)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional but excellent)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: black pepper or everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare pastry
- Roll out puff pastry slightly on a floured surface.
- Cut into 9 or 12 equal squares.
- Assemble
- Place squares on baking sheet.
- (Optional) Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on each square.
- Top with ham and cheese, keeping filling centered.
- Finish
- Brush edges with beaten egg.
- Sprinkle with black pepper or seasoning if using.
- Bake
- 15–20 minutes until puffed, golden, and crispy.
- Serve
- Cool for a few minutes (cheese will be hot!), then enjoy.
Tips & Variations
- Extra crispy: Bake on the lower rack for the first 5 minutes.
- Sweet-savory twist: Add a tiny drizzle of honey before baking.
- Make-ahead: Assemble, freeze unbaked, bake straight from frozen (add 3–5 minutes).
These disappear fast—like, blink and they’re gone.
If you want, I can give you a 2-ingredient ultra-lazy version or a party tray version that feeds a crowd.
