Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry

Ham and cheese puff pastry makes a quick and easy homemade lunch, dinner, or snack. Puff pastry turnovers are filled with ham, cheese, and mustard - with a hint of garlic in the crust.

Course Main Course, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings turnovers

Calories 461kcal

Author Heather

Equipment

Ingredients

2 sheets puff pastry thawed
4 teaspoons dijon mustard
8 ounces ham chopped
¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 large egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry sheets to approximately 12 inch squares. Cut each sheet into four squares.
Spread ½ teaspoon of mustard onto each square, avoiding an inch around the edges. Spoon 1 ounce of ham and 1 heaping tablespoon of shredded cheese onto a corner of each square. Fold the opposite corner of each puff pastry over to cover filling. This will form a triangle.
Press the edges with a fork to seal.
In a small bowl, add egg, 1 tablespoon of water, and garlic powder. Whisk to create an egg wash. Brush each turnover on the tops and sides with egg wash. Cut a small vent into the tops of each turnover (or prick with a fork).
Transfer turnovers to parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until turnovers are golden brown.

Notes

Puff pastry turnovers are best enjoyed the same day of baking. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, but will lose some of their crispiness.
Leftover turnovers can be reheated in the microwave, or in a 350 degree F oven for 8-10 minutes, or until hot and bubbly in the center.
Uncooked turnovers (before adding egg wash) can be frozen and stored for up to 3 months. Freeze spread out on a lined baking sheet, about 1 hour. When frozen, transfer to a freezer safe container and store. To bake from frozen - add egg wash and steam slit, then bake as directed above, adding up to 5 minutes of baking time to account for baking from frozen.

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