Description
Irresistible Ham and Cheese Sticks are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that combines the savory goodness of ham and cheese in a flaky puff pastry. These cheesy sticks are perfect for parties, gatherings, or a tasty afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet thawed puff pastry
Ham and Cheese Filling:
- 8 slices deli ham
- 1 cup cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 large beaten egg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll Out Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet until it’s about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut Pastry: Cut the rolled-out puff pastry into 3×5-inch rectangles.
- Add Mustard: Spread Dijon mustard on half of each rectangle.
- Layer Ingredients: Place ham, cheese, and parsley on the mustard side.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper.
- Fold: Fold pastry over the filling and seal edges.
- Arrange: Place on baking sheet.
- Brush with Egg: Brush sticks with beaten egg.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg