Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast option, a delightful brunch addition, or a flavorful snack to enjoy any time of day, these cheesy ham spinach puff pastries are sure to become a favorite. Best of all, they take just 30 minutes start to finish!
Easter is coming up! Dilemma: I'm not a big "Easter Ham on a platter" person so I'm always on the lookout for swap, preferably with ham but not just ham. This years winner: savory golden cheesy ham spinach puff pastries!
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What You'll Need
To whip up these delightful morsels, grab these ingredients:
- A thawed, yet chilled, puff pastry
- Thinly sliced swiss cheese
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Thinly sliced ham - I used Black Forest Ham
- Fresh spinach leaves, roughly diced
- Poppy seeds for sprinkling
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
- Egg wash for brushing
Perfect Pairings
Not sure what to serve with them? I got you! Since they already have ham in them, I prefer to pair these puppies with a few vegetarian side dish options, like scrambled eggs and fruity side salads.
Nothing that takes too long or is too hands on. Oh and a mimosa style beverage obviously ๐.
Some options:
None of these tickle your fancy? Check out the rest of my Easter inspired recipes to find the perfect match!
Tips and Tricks
For the perfect cheesy ham spinach puff pastries:
- Thaw the puff pastry sheets in the refrigerator overnight. This helps make them easier to handle and will get you that beautiful golden, flaky crust.
- If you have some extra time, enhance the flavors of these pastries by sautรฉing the spinach and ham together with a couple teaspoons of olive oil until the spinach wilts before filling the pastry. This also helps remove excess moisture!
- To keep them from bursting open, avoid overfilling the pastries and make sure to leave a border around the edges for sealing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Fully assemble the pastries *before baking* and freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet. When ready to enjoy, no need to thaw โ simply bake from frozen. Add a couple minutes to the baking time to ensure they're fully done.
Sure, but I would stick with a sharper white cheese to maintain the flavors, like gruyere, parmesan, or provolone.
For the best taste and texture, enjoy them within 2-3 days of baking. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven until warmed through for a crispy finish.
Cheesy Ham Spinach Puff Pastries
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes 6 Pastries 1x
Description
Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast option, a delightful brunch addition, or a flavorful snack to enjoy any time of day, these cheesy ham spinach puff pastries are sure to become a favorite. Best of all, they take just 30 minutes start to finish!
Ingredients
- 1 puff pastry sheet, thawed, kept chilled
- 6 slices thinly sliced swiss cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 slices thinly sliced ham - I used Black Forest Ham
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, roughly diced
- About ยฝ tablespoon poppy seeds, for sprinkling
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
- Egg wash for brushing (1 egg yolk, 1 tablespoon milk or water)
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Instructions
Prepare the Puff Pastry
- Preheat oven to 400หF. Prepare a baking sheetย with parchment paper orย silpat.
- On a lightly floured surface, slice each sheet into 6 rectangles (cut in half and then each half into three equal parts). Place the 6 rectangles onto the prepared baking sheet.
Assemble the Pastries
- Leaving a ยฝ inch border along the edges, layer each rectangle as follows:ย
- Start with 1 slice of swiss cheese.
- Then add 1 slice of ham on top.
- Finally, sprinkle ham with a little spinach and mozzarella, making sure to equally distribute the spinach and mozzarella among the 6 pastries.
- Lightly egg wash the edges of each pastry.
- For each pastry, fold two opposite corners together up and over the filling. Egg wash the top and sprinkle lightly with poppy seeds.ย
- Optional: If you've been working a while/it's taken longer than you thought, go ahead and chill the pastries in the refrigerator for 10 minutes or so. This helps the layers of the puff pastry firm up again a little bit and result in a crispier, lighter crust.ย
Bake the Pastries
- Place the pan on the center rack in the preheated oven. Bake the pastries for 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbling.ย
- Remove from heat and place on a wire rack until cool enough to handle.ย ย
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and plate as desired. Can be enjoyed eaten warmed up or at room temp!
Notes
Thaw the puff pastry sheet in the refrigerator overnight. This helps make it easier to handle and will get you that beautiful golden, flaky crust.
If you want to amp up the flavor of these pastries a bit (and you have some extra time), sautรฉ the spinach and ham together with a couple teaspoons of olive oil until the spinach wilts before filling the pastry. This also helps remove excess moisture!
Keep those pastries from popping open by not going overboard with the filling and leave a little edge around the border to ensure a nice seal.ย
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breads and Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
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