Irresistible Ham and Cheese Sticks
Delightfully simple and satisfying Ham and Cheese Sticks wrapped in buttery puff pastry, perfect for parties or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet thawed puff pastry
- 8 slices deli ham
- 1 cup cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1 large beaten egg
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface, about 1/8 inch thick.
- Slice the pastry into rectangles—roughly 3 x 5 inches.
- Spread Dijon mustard in the center of each rectangle, then layer with ham and cheese.
- Fold the pastry over the filling to create a triangle and seal the edges.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Feel free to get creative with different types of cheese or add vegetables to the filling for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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