Looking to make an elegant-looking appetizer… that only takes 15 minutes prep time? These Spinach & Ham Puff Pastry Bites are the perfect savory snack for any party and they go great with light white wine. Here is the easy recipe for Spinach & Ham Puff Pastry Bites:
Servings
9
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup low fat milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ pound diced ham (about 2 cups)
2 cups baby spinach
1 cup shredded Swiss, divided
1 egg, beaten
Method of Preparation
Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut each sheet of puff pastry into 9 squares and place on 2 sheet pans lined with parchment paper. Heat grapeseed oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened. Stir in spinach until wilted. Stir in ham and ½ cup Swiss. Divide filling between puff pastry squares. Top each square with remaining ½ cup Swiss. Fold corners of puff pastry over the filling. Brush with beaten egg and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
I’ve been needing a new appetizer recipe for the fam to try out this Christmas. I’m not usually a big spinach puff pastry person…but I love some good ham in ANYTHING! Haha
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