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Delicious ham cheese spinach puff pastry baked to golden perfection.

Ham Cheese Spinach Puff Pastry

Warm, flaky bites loaded with ham, cheese, and bright spinach, perfect for brunch or as a cozy appetizer that comes together fast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 1–1½ cups cooked ham, diced
Greens & Cheese
  • 1–1½ cups fresh spinach, chopped Squeeze out excess moisture after chopping.
  • 4 oz cream cheese or ricotta cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
Pastry & Finish
  • 1 package puff pastry sheets (thawed, usually 2 sheets)
  • 1 large egg (for egg wash)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into squares.
  3. In a bowl, mix diced ham, chopped spinach, cream cheese, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper.
Assembly
  1. Place a spoonful of the mixture in the center of each pastry square.
  2. Fold over the pastry to create triangles or rectangles and seal the edges.
  3. Brush the tops with beaten egg.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  2. Serve warm.

Notes

Keep pastry cold when working to ensure maximum flakiness. Don’t overfill the pastry squares to prevent leaking.