Ham & Cheese Hand Pies
These hand pies are easy to make, and you can easily change the filling and add whatever meats, veg, cheeses, or fruits you prefer. This recipe makes 8 pies, but I've found that people will eat at least 2 each. So this recipe really serves four, unless you're serving these as an appetizer or as part of a larger buffet dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry dough thawed
- 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
- 2 1/2 ounces gruyere cheese thinly sliced
- 4 ounces ham thinly sliced and cut into 1/2 inch lengths
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
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On a lightly floured counter, roll out the puff pastry dough into a 12" square.
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Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 8 equal parts, 3" x 6" each.
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Spread 1/4 teaspoon of the mustard onto half of each of the dough rectangles. Leave a 1/4" dry edge around each rectangle.
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On the half of each rectangle, layer 1/8 of the cheese slices and ham strips.
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With a pastry brush, brush all the edges with water. Fold the dough in half, covering the ham/cheese. Pinch the edges together with a fork. Gently move each hand pie to the parchment-lined baking sheet. Cut a few slices in top of each hand pie.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes until they are browned and the edges are crispy and the cheese bubbles out just a bit. Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Or cool on a rack and store in an airtight container in the refrigerate They can be served cold or hot. They will last 2 days in the refrigerator.