Here’s a super-easy recipe for 4-ingredient Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Sticks — perfect for snacks, appetizers, or quick party treats.
🥐 Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Sticks (4 Ingredients)
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 4–6 slices of ham
- 4–6 slices of cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or your favorite)
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional but gives a golden finish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Puff Pastry
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut into strips about 1–1.5 inches wide.
- Add Filling
- Place a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on each strip.
- Fold or roll the pastry around the filling, pressing edges to seal.
- Optional Egg Wash
- Beat the egg and brush lightly over the tops for a golden, shiny finish.
- Bake
- Bake 12–15 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
- Serve
- Let cool slightly and serve warm.
🌟 Tips
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds or poppy seeds before baking for extra flavor and crunch.
- You can add mustard, herbs, or a pinch of black pepper inside for more flavor.
- Great for freezing before baking: bake straight from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
These puff pastry sticks are crispy, cheesy, and salty — a perfect 4-ingredient treat with almost zero prep.
If you like, I can also give a twist on these using only ham and cheese, folded like twists, which makes them look extra fancy for parties.
