Ham, Broccoli & Cheese Pastry! This 5 ingredient appetizer is brimming with the delicious, savory flavors of smoky ham, fresh broccoli and gooey cheese packaged up in flaky puff pastry! An easy holiday appetizer.
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Need an incredibly easy appetizer recipe that calls for just 5 ingredients and a mere 30 minutes of your time? Then this Ham, Broccoli & Cheese Pastry is for you!
Store-bought puff pastry is rolled out, slathered with tangy Dijon mustard, and filled with ham, broccoli and cheese before being baked to, golden, flaky perfection in this simple appetizer or snack that will become a go-to.
This recipe is a great way to use up leftover Easter ham, but if you don’t have any, deli ham works great here, too.
Looking for more recipes to repurpose leftover ham? Try my Croquetas de Jamon (Ham Croquettes), Ham & Cheddar Scones or One Pot Jambalaya!
Ingredients
- Ham. Leftover ham off the bone or deli ham both work.
- Cheese. Choose your favorite! I used Colby Jack.
- Broccoli. Does this make it a healthy recipe? Maybe. 😉
- Store-bought puff pastry.
- Dijon mustard. Dijonnaise would also be delicious here.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Prepare a baking pan by lining with parchment paper.
In a bowl, toss together ham, cheese, chopped broccoli and 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard. Set aside.
Roll out puff pastry sheet to about 12×10 inches. Cut in half length wise, and place one piece on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush on about 1½ tablespoons of Dijon mustard. Place half of the filling onto the center of the puff pastry.
Top with the other rectangle and crimp the edges with a fork to seal. Make a few small slits in the top to let steam escape.
Repeat with second piece of puff pastry, if using.
Bake for about 17-20 minutes until puffed and golden. Remove from oven when fully baked and allow to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Recipe FAQs
While I have not tried it myself, I do think that you could probably assemble these ahead, wrap them in cling wrap and freeze them until you’re ready to bake them. I would blanch or sauté the broccoli first as the texture can change when it’s frozen raw. To bake, just remove the pastry from the freezer and thaw
This pastry is best enjoyed immediately, but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To reheat, place on a baking pan and bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes or until crisp and warmed through.
Variations & Substitutions
Try these variations!
- “Cuban Sandwich” Puff Pastry. Use yellow mustard instead of Dijon, then top with ham, swiss cheese, and chopped pickles before baking.
- Swap out broccoli for a different veggie, such as steamed spinach or caramelized onions.
- Try different types of cheese for exciting flavor variations! Go French with brie or camembert or experiment with a smoked gouda.
Easy Smoked Ham, Broccoli & Cheese Pastry
2 comments
Sue Lau
These looks so delicious and easy to make! And we love Boar's Head here.
Karen Kelly
This looks super savory and delicious. Perfect for a cool fall night!