Ham Cheese & Spinach Puffs

Need something simple but delicious for your next guest ? I recomended this 'Ham Cheese & Spinach Puffts' ! Trust me its so delicious and of course easy to make perfect for your next brunch !

So lets wow your guests for your next brunch with these ham & cheese puffs. Serve with a crisp salad for an easy yet impressive dish with little effort.

HAM CHEESE & SPINACH PUFFTS RECIPE

INGREDIENTS :

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (240ml) warm milk
• 1 pinch of salt
• Freshly cracked pepper, to taste
• Ground nutmeg (optional)
• 1/2 lb (220g) cooked ham, diced
• 2 cups fresh spinach, rinsed and chopped
• 1 cup Swiss cheese, gratedressive dish with little effort.

INSTRUCTIONS :

1. Cut the puff pastry sheets into 5-inch (13cm) squares. Set aside in the refrigerator. Pre-heat your oven to 400°F(200°C).
2. For the bechamel sauce: Melt butter over medium heat in a saucepan. Add flour and salt; cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture becomes pale golden with a slightly nutty aroma.
3. Pour warm milk in 2 steps, stirring constantly with wooden spoon and whisk until smooth. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly along the bottom of the saucepan, until boiling, about 7 minutes.
4. Reduce heat to low. Simmer gently until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. If you still have lumps, use your immersion blender!
5. Stir in spinach and cook for 1 minute. Add ham and cheese and stir well. Set aside.
6. Arrange the puff pastry squares on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Dollop 1 or 2 tablespoons of the bechamel mixture, top with grated cheese and close the pockets by folding the corners on top.
7. Make an egg wash using an egg and 1 coffee spoon of cold water. Brush the puff pastry and bake in the oven for 20 minutes, until puffed and golden. Serve immediately with a crisp salad.

Recipe Adapted : Ham Cheese & Spinach Puffs @ eatwell101