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Ham and Swiss Spinach Puff Pastries Recipe

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These Ham and Cheese Puffs are a delightful savory pastry featuring flaky puff pastry filled with a creamy mixture of ham, fresh spinach, and Swiss cheese. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light meal, these puffs combine rich flavors with a wonderfully crispy and golden baked exterior.

Ingredients

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Puff Pastry

  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package directions

Roux and Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Filling

  • 2 cups cooked ham, diced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 ½ cups Swiss cheese, grated and divided

Finish

  • 1 large egg white, lightly beaten

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  2. Cut Puff Pastry: Cut the thawed puff pastry sheets into 5-inch (13 cm) squares and keep them refrigerated until ready to use to maintain their firmness.
  3. Make Roux: In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the all-purpose flour and kosher salt, cooking for about 1 minute while stirring frequently to form a roux and remove the raw flour taste.
  4. Add Milk: Slowly pour in the room temperature whole milk while continuously whisking to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking constantly until smooth.
  5. Simmer Sauce: Reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer, stirring occasionally, until it thickens into a creamy consistency.
  6. Add Spinach: Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for about 1 minute until wilted and incorporated into the sauce.
  7. Incorporate Ham and Cheese: Add the diced ham and 1 cup of grated Swiss cheese to the mixture, stirring until the cheese melts and the filling is well combined. Remove from heat.
  8. Arrange Pastry: Place the puff pastry squares evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Fill and Top Pastry: Spoon a heaping amount of the ham and cheese filling onto the center of each pastry square. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup grated Swiss cheese over the filling.
  10. Fold Corners: Carefully fold the corners of each puff pastry square up to the center, creating smaller square parcels enclosing the filling.
  11. Apply Egg Wash: Brush the outside of each folded puff pastry with the lightly beaten egg white to encourage a golden, glossy finish when baked.
  12. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the puff pastries have puffed up and turned golden brown on top.

Notes

  • Ensure the puff pastry stays cold until ready to bake to achieve maximum puff and flakiness.
  • The filling can be customized by substituting ham with cooked chicken or turkey.
  • Using freshly grated Swiss cheese helps it melt more smoothly in the filling.
  • For a richer flavor, you can use cream instead of milk, but it will increase calories.
  • Serve warm for best taste and texture.
  • Puff pastries are best eaten the same day but can be reheated briefly in the oven to restore crispiness.

Keywords: Ham and Cheese Puffs, puff pastry appetizer, savory pastries, Swiss cheese puff pastry, spinach ham pastries

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