Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of Homemade Ham & Cheese Pockets. These golden, flaky pastries are filled with gooey cheese and savory ham, making them the perfect treat for lunches, snacks, or parties. Quick and easy to prepare, they’re customizable to suit any taste. Enjoy these warm pockets fresh from the oven, and watch as they disappear in minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz deli ham, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
- Pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut into squares, roughly 4×4 inches.
- Place a spoonful of ham and cheese on one half of each square; sprinkle with black pepper.
- Fold over to create triangles and seal edges with a fork.
- Mix egg and water; brush over each pocket for shine.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket (100g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg