Ham and Cheese in Puff Pastry

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Cocktail Hour

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (123)

Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 25 min
Total:: 50 min

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Ingredients

1 package (2 sheets) frozen puff pastry, defrosted (recommended: Pepperidge Farm)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 pound black forest ham, sliced
1/2 pound Swiss Gruyere cheese, sliced
1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place a piece of parchment paper on a sheet pan.

Lay 1 sheet of puff pastry on a floured board and carefully roll it out to 10 by 12 inches. Place it on a sheet pan and brush the center with the mustard, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge. Place a layer first of ham and then cheese, also leaving a 1-inch border. Brush the border with the egg wash.

Place the second sheet of puff pastry on the floured board and roll it out to 10 by 12inches. Place the second sheet on top of the filled pastry, lining up the edges. Cut the edges straight with a small, sharp knife and press together lightly. Brush the top with egg wash and cut a few slits in the top to allow steam to escape.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. Allow to cool for a few minutes and serve hot or warm.

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Toni La Mesa, CA 09-07-2010
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Great for a weeknight quickie!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My guys love this recipe. I serve it along with homemade stew or soup and it's a quick and easy weeknight "go-to"!! I've... added different meats, cheeses, sauces, it's all good. Read more
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Cynthia Auburn, KY 09-06-2010
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Nothing Special
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

This is not a bad recipe and is certainly an easy one but I was expecting something more. It looked absolutely beautiful and... made quite a few bite size appetizers but for the money spent on ingredients I could do better with another recipe. Had to try it because I love Ina's recipes, this one is just not for me. Will definitely keep trying her recipes.Read more
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Eileen Union Grove, WI 08-01-2010
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Need a Reheatable "Picnic" Brunch?
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Will definitely make this again. Thought it'd be difficult to lift the pastry onto the parchment, but it wasn't! Ina was... right. Keep the pastry cold. Served it for a porch brunch for 4th of July parade watchers. Easily cut into smaller portions for a crowd who needed picnic-style breakfast. Found out it's just as good reheated, so next time, I'll make it ahead. Thanks, Ina! Wonderful recipe!Read more
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tracie highland, IN 07-13-2010
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Any suggestions?
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Oh Wow - this is good and so easy. I tried the recipe and loved it as is (really, really loved it) but I have friends that... don't care for mustard. Do you have a suggestion for an alternative? ThanksRead more
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Kristen San Diego, CA 07-02-2010
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Am I the only one who didn't like this?
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I made this tonight and served it to my family--who got up and made hot dogs. This dinner was a flop that was tossed in the... bin. I am normally a HUGE Ina fan, but this one really missed the mark with my family. I thought certainly I had done something wrong (I hadn't seen the episode or the online video prior to making). Sure enough, I did everything nearly exactly like she did and mine was a grade-A flop. The pastry puffed and was a nice golden color, but it kind of looked and smelled like a giant hot pocket. I tried to stomach a few bites of mine since I went to the trouble of making it, but couldn't even eat it. Gag.Read more
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Janna Boise, ID 06-16-2010
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Really good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a good recipe, and it's easy to change it up. I have made it with a lot of different meat and cheeses, and sometimes... I substitute ranch for the mustard. It's a good go to recipe.Read more