Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Pockets are golden, buttery, flaky pockets stuffed with savory ham and gooey melted cheese—perfect for snacks, breakfast, or party food.
🥐 Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 6–8 slices ham
- 6–8 slices cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Swiss)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp mustard (optional)
- Black pepper (optional)
🔥 Instructions
1. Prep pastry
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into squares.
2. Fill
- Add a slice of ham and cheese to each square.
- Add a tiny bit of mustard if using.
- Sprinkle black pepper.
3. Seal
- Fold into triangles or rectangles.
- Press edges with a fork to seal.
4. Bake
- Brush tops with egg wash.
- Bake 15–20 minutes until puffed and golden.
🍽️ Tips
- Don’t overfill or they may burst.
- Chill assembled pockets 10 minutes before baking for better puff.
- Use sharp cheddar for stronger flavor.
🧄 Optional Add-Ons
- Garlic butter brush after baking
- Jalapeños 🌶️
- Spinach for a “hot pocket” style upgrade
If you want, I can also make a pizza puff pastry version, chicken Alfredo pockets, or sweet Nutella pastry pockets 😄
