Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Pockets

Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry Pockets are the ultimate school holiday snack!  Quick, cheesy and loved by kids and grown-ups alike. Flaky puff pastry is filled with a delicious combo of tomato and BBQ sauce, smoky ham and melted cheese, then baked or air-fried until golden and crisp.

These are perfect for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, or even a speedy weekend lunch. I love that they’re ready in under 15 minutes with just a handful of ingredients — perfect for busy days and hungry tummies!

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Author: Ange Zahn

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Cheesy Ham Pastry Parcels

These Cheesy Ham Puff Pastry Pockets are a delightful treat for any time of day! Flaky sheets of puff pastry are generously filled with a simple pizza sauce, ham, and grated cheese, then baked or air-fried to golden perfection.

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Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry, defrosted
• Tomato sauce
• Barbecue sauce
• Garlic granules
• Italian herbs
• Ham cut into 3cm strips
• Grated cheese
• Egg, lightly beaten
• Sesame seeds to garnish

Instructions

Oven Baked Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200ºC and line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. Place the defrosted pastry sheet on a clean chopping board and cut into 4 squares. Turn the pasty sheet so it looks like a diamond.
3. Squiggle tomato sauce in the middle of each square. Repeat with the barbecue sauce and spread over the middle of each pastry diamond.
4. Sprinkle with garlic granules and Italian herbs.
5. Place ham slices and grated cheese on top of the sauce in a line.
6. Fold one corner across the middle and lightly brush with egg wash.
7. Fold the opposite corner over the egg wash.
8. Brush the top with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
9. Cook in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden and the cheese has melted.
10. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Air Fryer Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer 200ºC Manual for 3-4 minutes.
2. Follow instructions 2-8 above and cook in the air fryer for 8-9 minutes or until the pizza parcels are puffed and golden and the cheese has melted.
3. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

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