Description
Ham and Cheese Sticks are a delightful combination of crispy pastry, savory ham, and gooey cheese that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these treats are easy to prepare and sure to impress at any gathering. Bake them until golden brown and serve with marinara sauce for a satisfying treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz thinly sliced deli ham
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 1 sheet (about 17.3 oz) thawed puff pastry
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface until about ¼ inch thick.
- Cut the pastry into four-inch squares.
- Place a slice of ham and a generous amount of cheese on each square.
- Fold each square diagonally to form triangles and seal the edges using your fingers or a fork.
- Whisk together the egg and water, then brush over each triangle.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick (45g)
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 33mg