Ham Mozzarella Puff Pastry Stacks
Thin ham, mozzarella, and sharp cheddar sandwiched between squares of puff pastry, brushed with egg, and baked until golden.
Equipment
- Two baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Sharp knife or pizza cutter
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 puff pastry sheets thawed
- 8 oz thinly sliced ham
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese low moisture
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour for dusting
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cooking
- Preheat. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F and line two baking sheets.
- Cut. Cut each pastry sheet into six rectangles on a floured surface.
- Fill. Layer mustard, ham, mozzarella, and cheddar on six rectangles.
- Seal. Top with the remaining rectangles and crimp the edges with a fork.
- Bake. Brush with egg, add pepper, and bake 18 to 20 minutes until golden.
Notes
Substitutions: Sliced turkey can replace the ham, and Swiss can replace the cheddar.
Tips: Keep the pastry cold and chill the assembled stacks for 10 minutes before baking.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days and reheat at 350 degrees F until crisp.
Nutrition is calculated for 1 of 6 stacks and is an estimate.