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Monte Cristo Puffs

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: 200+ Easy Appetizers Recipes, Over 500 Family Dinner Recipes Ideas
Keyword: gruyere, ham, puff pastry
Servings: 4 puffs
Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

  • 1 Sheet Frozen Puff Pastry thawed
  • 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Cup Gruyere Cheese grated
  • 4-8 Slices Ham
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Water
  • Raspberry or Favorite Jam for dipping
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Instructions

  • Defrost the puff pastry on the counter until soft.
    1 Sheet Frozen Puff Pastry
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Roll out into a square just bigger than it began to help seal the cracks together. Cut into 4 squares.
  • Mix the mayo and mustard and spread a little into the middle of each square.
    1/4 Cup Mayonnaise, 1 1/2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • Top with 2 tablespoons of the cheese, a slice or two of ham and the final 2 tablespoons of cheese.
    1 Cup Gruyere Cheese, 4-8 Slices Ham
  • Whisk the egg and water together. Fold each corner of the puff pastry in and brush with the egg wash.
    1 Large Egg, 1 teaspoon Water
  • Repeat with all puffs and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
  • Serve with jam and a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
    Raspberry or Favorite Jam for dipping

Nutrition

Serving: 1puff | Calories: 657kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 764mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 386IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 352mg | Iron: 2mg