Description
Discover the joy of making crispy chicken ham & cheese puff pastry stacks—an irresistible snack that combines flaky layers of puff pastry with savory chicken ham and gooey cheese. Perfect for gatherings or as a quick lunch, these elegant stacks are both delicious and visually appealing. With just a few ingredients and simple steps, you can impress your family and friends with this delightful treat. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature, and feel free to customize the fillings to suit your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 slices chicken ham (thinly sliced)
- 8 slices cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or Gruyère)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 egg (beaten for egg wash)
- Flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out one sheet of puff pastry on a floured surface until about 1/8 inch thick.
- Layer the first sheet with chicken ham, cheese, and Dijon mustard if desired.
- Place the second puff pastry sheet on top, gently pressing to seal the edges. Crimp them with a fork for decoration.
- Brush the top with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
- Let cool slightly before slicing into squares or rectangles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg