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Ham & Cheese Breakfast Hand Pies

Ham & Cheese Breakfast Hand Pies

  • Author: Amelia
  • Total Time: 25-28 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 hand pies
  • Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free pastry)

Description

Ham & Cheese Breakfast Hand Pies are a quick, convenient, and delicious handheld breakfast option featuring flaky puff pastry filled with savory deli ham and melty cheese. Perfect for busy mornings or a relaxing weekend, these hand pies are flavorful, portable, and easy to customize to your taste with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

Pastry

  • Ready-Made Puff Pastry Sheets (thawed as per package instructions, quantity as needed for number of pies)

Filling

  • Deli Ham, thinly sliced and chopped (about 1 cup)
  • Shredded Cheese (cheddar or mozzarella, about 1 cup)
  • Optional: Dijon Mustard or fresh herbs like chives (1-2 tsp or to taste)

Finishing

  • Egg Wash (1 beaten egg, for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Puff Pastry: Thaw the puff pastry sheets according to package instructions, then roll them out slightly to smooth any creases and achieve an even thickness for perfect puffing.
  2. Prepare the Filling: Chop the ham into small pieces and combine it with your shredded cheese in a bowl. If using optional ingredients like mustard or herbs, mix them in now for added flavor.
  3. Assemble the Hand Pies: Cut the pastry into squares, about 4 to 5 inches wide. Place a spoonful of the ham and cheese mixture in the center of each square, being careful not to overfill to prevent leakage.
  4. Seal and Crimp: Fold each pastry square in half to create a rectangle and press the edges firmly with a fork to seal the filling inside. Make a few small slits on top to allow steam to escape while baking.
  5. Apply Egg Wash and Bake: Brush the tops of the hand pies with beaten egg for a beautiful golden finish. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-18 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.

Notes

  • Don’t overfill to avoid messy leaks during baking.
  • Use cold pastry dough to ensure flakiness.
  • Let the filled pies rest a few minutes before baking to maintain shape.
  • Brush with egg wash for a shiny, golden crust.
  • Use fresh-sliced ham and high-quality cheese for best flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 hand pie
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: breakfast, hand pies, ham and cheese, quick breakfast, savory pastry, portable breakfast, easy recipe

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