Ham and Cheese Pastry
Easy Ham and Cheese Breakfast Puff Pastry: A Delicious Morning Treat
If you’re looking for a quick, easy, and absolutely delicious breakfast idea, this Ham and Cheese Breakfast Puff Pastry is the answer! Flaky, buttery pastry combined with savory ham and melty cheese makes this dish perfect for busy mornings, a cozy weekend brunch, or even a holiday breakfast spread.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple Ingredients: Puff pastry, ham, cheese, and a few pantry staples are all you need.
- Quick to Prepare: You can assemble these in minutes and have them fresh out of the oven in no time.
- Crowd-Pleaser: Everyone loves the combination of flaky pastry and gooey cheese—perfect for both kids and adults.
Tips for Making Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry
- Choose the Right Cheese: Swiss, cheddar, or Gruyère work wonderfully, but feel free to use your favorite.
- Keep Puff Pastry Cold: Cold pastry bakes up flakier, so chill it in the fridge if it starts to warm up while assembling.
- Add a Little Extra: Want more flavor? Try spreading a thin layer of Dijon mustard or cream cheese on the pastry before adding the ham and cheese.
- Make Ahead: These can be prepped the night before and baked fresh in the morning!
Perfect for Any Occasion
This recipe isn’t just for breakfast—it’s versatile enough for:
- Brunch Gatherings: A fancy yet effortless dish to impress your guests.
- On-the-Go Breakfasts: Wrap them up and take them with you!
- Holiday Mornings: A simple addition to any festive breakfast or brunch.
Ham and Cheese Breakfast Pastry
Easy breakfast pastry with ham and cheese
Ingredients
For the Spices Blend
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 2 tsp course ground dried pepper
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
For the Pastries
- one 17.3 ounce package frozen puff pastry (defrost according to directions on box)
- 1/2 lb thin sliced cheese
- 1/2 lb thin sliced cheese
- 1 egg beaten with 1 Tablespoon of water, makes egg wash
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- mix spices and set aside
- preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- line baking sheet with parchment paper
- defrost pastry, unfold pastry sheets on lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 4 squares
- arrange sliced ham and cheese on the centers of the pastry squares
- sprinkle spices over each one
- fold two opposite corners over each square over ham and cheese to make a pouch
- place pastries on baking sheet
- brush each pastry with the egg wash
- sprinkle more spices on top and sprinkle salt over pastries
- bake 12-14 minutes, until pastries are golden brown
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