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Crispy Beef Ham Cheese

Delicious Crispy Beef Ham Cheese Puff Pastry Stacks

  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 stacks
  • Diet: None

Description

Delicious Crispy Beef Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry Stacks are a perfect blend of flaky pastry and savory fillings, making them an impressive appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

  • Good quality all-butter puff pastry
  • Thinly sliced high-quality beef deli ham
  • Finely ground beef
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Gruyere cheese
  • Emmental cheese
  • Sharp cheddar cheese
  • Egg
  • Water or milk
  • Dijon mustard (optional)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Dried thyme or chives

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Ensure your puff pastry is thawed but still cold. Unwrap it and lay it flat on a lightly floured surface or parchment paper.
  2. Cook your ground beef for the ‘Crispy Beef’ component. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it up finely with a spoon. Cook until it’s well browned and crispy, draining off any excess fat. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Grate your cheese if it’s not pre-shredded.
  4. Whisk one egg with a splash of water or milk to create your egg wash.
  5. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Cut the Pastry: Trim the edges of your puff pastry sheet to create neat rectangles or squares. Cut the pastry into 12 equal pieces.
  7. Assemble the First Layers: Place 6 of your pastry squares onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread a very thin layer of Dijon mustard over each pastry base. Divide half of your grated cheese and sprinkle it over the mustard-covered pastry bases.
  8. Add the Beef Ham and Crispy Beef: Lay a slice or two of your thinly sliced beef ham over the cheese on each base. Spoon a generous amount of your cooled crispy ground beef over the beef ham layer. Sprinkle the remaining half of your grated cheese over the crispy beef.
  9. Top and Seal the Stacks: Carefully place the remaining 6 pastry squares on top of the layered fillings. Gently press down around the edges of each stack to seal the pastry.
  10. Egg Wash and Vent: Brush the tops and sides of each assembled pastry stack generously with your egg wash. Make 2-3 small slits or a cross pattern on the top of each stack.
  11. Bake to Golden Perfection: Transfer the baking sheet to your preheated oven. Bake for 18-25 minutes, or until the pastry is deeply golden brown.
  12. Serve Warm: Once baked, remove the stacks from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve them warm.

Notes

    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: Appetizer
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 stack
    • Calories: 350
    • Sugar: 2 g
    • Sodium: 800 mg
    • Fat: 22 g
    • Saturated Fat: 10 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 25 g
    • Fiber: 1 g
    • Protein: 15 g
    • Cholesterol: 70 mg

    Keywords: Crispy Beef Ham Cheese

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