HAM AND CHEESE PUFF PASTRY MELT

INGREDIENTS

¾ pound ham, cut into small cubes

2 Puff Pastry Sheets

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

For the egg wash: 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water

DIRECTIONS

Defrost the pastry sheets and set aside.

Preheat oven to 400F.

In a greased baking sheet, roll out one puff pastry sheet and top it with a layer of ham then sprinkle a layer of cheese. Leaving about one inch along the edge of the pastry which will be pinched to seal the pastry and brush the inside pastry edges with egg wash.

Put a second layer of pastry over top and press down lightly along edges with your fingers or a fork to form a seal, cut several slits slits into the top pastry sheet.

Brush the top with remaining egg wash and bake on the center rack for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove from oven and cut to portions then serve.