HAM AND CHEESE PASTRY PUFFS {FOOTBALL FRIDAY}

The spice blend that is sprinkled on top of the pastries really puts this dish over the top. I used a combination of swiss and white cheddar cheese. If you don't like either or both of those cheeses, use your favorite cheese.

HAM AND CHEESE PASTRY PUFFS {FOOTBALL FRIDAY}

INGREDIENTS:
Spice Blend

• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Pastries

• 1 (17.3-oz) package puff pastry, defrosted
• 1/4 cup dijon mustard
• 1/2 lb thinly sliced deli ham (Boars Head Virginia Ham)
• 1/2 cup swiss cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup white cheddar, grated
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 Tbsp water

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. Spice Blend: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
3. Pastries: Unfold pastry sheets. Cut each sheet into 9 squares.
4. Spread about 1/2 tsp of dijon over the puff pastry. Arrange ham and cheese down center of the pastry squares. Sprinkle with some of the spice blend. Fold two opposite corners of each square over the filling and press edges to seal. Place on prepared baking sheet.
5. Combine egg and water. Brush each pastry with egg wash. Sprinkle tops of pastries with more spice blend.
6. Bake 15-18 minutes, until golden brown.  Serve warm or at room temperature.

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