Description
Homemade Ham and Cheese Hot Pockets are the ideal comfort food, featuring a flaky pastry shell filled with savory deli ham and melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this recipe allows you to customize your filling to satisfy any craving. Whether enjoyed as a quick snack or a delightful meal, these hot pockets will bring back fond memories while creating new ones!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (17.3 oz) puff pastry sheets (2 sheets)
- 8 oz deli ham, sliced
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp water (for egg wash)
- Mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into rectangles (approximately 4×6 inches).
- Layer deli ham and shredded cheese on one half of each rectangle. Add mustard if desired.
- Fold the other half over the filling, sealing edges with a fork to prevent leakage.
- Whisk together the beaten egg and water, then brush over each pocket for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot pocket (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg