Description
Some snacks are simply timeless. The kind that make you feel like a kid again, bring people together at parties, and disappear off the plate within minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 package puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
- 8 slices deli ham (thin, but not too thin)
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella, Swiss, or your favorite)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard or honey mustard (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
On a floured surface, roll out each puff pastry sheet slightly to flatten. Spread a thin layer of mustard (if using), then lay 4 slices of ham over each sheet. Sprinkle half the cheese over the ham.
Fold the pastry over lengthwise like a book. Gently press to seal. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice into 8 sticks per sheet (16 total).
For added flair, gently twist each stick and place it on the baking sheet. Brush each stick with beaten egg and sprinkle with Italian seasoning and seeds, if desired.
Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving with your favorite dip.
Notes
- Don’t overfill: Keep cheese and ham close to the center to avoid leaks.
- Cool slightly before eating: The cheese inside will be molten hot fresh out of the oven.
- Use baking weights: If you want them to stay flatter, bake under a second tray for the first 8 minutes.
- Make it ahead: Prepare the sticks, freeze them raw, and bake straight from frozen with a few extra minutes.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
Keywords: Ham and Cheese Sticks