🧀 Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Pockets
A quick, crispy, and cheesy snack made with flaky puff pastry. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a party appetizer!
📝 Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
120–150 g ham slices
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Swiss)
1 egg (for egg wash)
1 tbsp milk
1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional for extra flavor)
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Roll out the puff pastry slightly and cut it into 4–6 squares.
On one half of each square, place:
a slice of ham
a handful of shredded cheese.
Add a small amount of mustard and sprinkle pepper if using.
Fold the pastry over to form a pocket/triangle and press edges with a fork to seal.
In a small bowl, beat the egg with milk and brush it over the pastry.
Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
Let cool slightly and serve warm.
⭐ Optional Add-Ins
Sautéed onions or mushrooms
Spinach or tomatoes
A sprinkle of sesame seeds on top before baking
✅ Tip: You can cook these in an air fryer at 180°C for about 12–14 minutes.
If you want, I can also show you a 3-ingredient version of ham & cheese puff pastry pockets that’s even easier.
