Ingredients
– 1 package of puff pastry (thawed)
– 8 ounces of deli ham (sliced)
– 8 ounces of cheese (I love using cheddar or Swiss)
– 1 egg (for egg wash)
– 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard (optional)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Sesame seeds (for topping, optional)
Equipment Needed
– Rolling pin
– Baking sheet
– Parchment paper
– Pastry brush
– Knife or pizza cutter
– Mixing bowl
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start off, I preheat my oven to 400°F (200°C), ensuring it’s nice and hot before I pop those delicious Ham and Cheese Sticks inside. While the oven warms up, I roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. I like to make it a bit thinner, which gives a lovely, flaky texture. Once I’ve got it to the right thickness, I slice it into rectangles – about 3×5 inches works perfectly. Each rectangle will be a cozy pocket for my filling! (See the next page below to continue steps…)