Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Pockets
Ingredients
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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
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6–8 slices ham (thinly sliced works best)
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1 cup shredded cheese (Swiss, cheddar, Gruyère, or mozzarella)
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1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional but 🔥)
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1 egg (for egg wash)
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1 tbsp milk or water
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Black pepper (optional)
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Optional add-ins: caramelized onions, honey, or chopped chives
Instructions
1. Prep
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unroll puff pastry and cut into 6–8 equal rectangles.
2. Fill
On one half of each rectangle:
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Lightly spread Dijon (if using)
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Add ham
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Sprinkle cheese
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Add pepper or any extras
Don’t overfill—puff pastry likes room to puff 😉
3. Seal
Fold pastry over filling. Press edges with a fork to seal.
Mix egg + milk and brush tops generously.
4. Bake
Bake 18–22 minutes, until golden brown and puffed. Let cool slightly before serving (the cheese will be molten lava).
Variations
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Breakfast style: add scrambled eggs
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Sweet-salty: drizzle honey after baking
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Fancy café: use Gruyère + prosciutto + thyme
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Kid-friendly: cheddar + honey ham