Puff pastries with asparagus, ham and melted cheese

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Starter
Very Easy
45 min
95 Kcal

Yes, it's peak season for green asparagus, and we're making the most of it because the season doesn't last very long! We're familiar with the classic method of boiling asparagus and serving it with a delicious mousseline sauce. But have you ever tried baking your asparagus to make a delicious puff pastry starter? This crisp and gooey recipe is absolutely perfect served with a salad for a complete meal! The gooey mozzarella, the richness of the cured ham and the crispness of the puff pastry—you'll have to let us know what you think!

Ingredients

20

Materials

  • 1 brush
  • 1 knife
  • 1 peeler

Preparation

Preparation15 min
Cook time30 min
  • Puff pastries with asparagus, ham and melted cheese - Preparation step 1Wash and prepare the asparagus by cutting or grating the woody part if necessary. Cut the asparagus in half if they are large.
  • Puff pastries with asparagus, ham and melted cheese - Preparation step 2Place the asparagus in a dish and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, then mix well.
  • Puff pastries with asparagus, ham and melted cheese - Preparation step 3Cut the puff pastry into 6 rectangles. Fold the ham slices in half.
  • Puff pastries with asparagus, ham and melted cheese - Preparation step 4Place the slices of ham on the rectangles of puff pastry, then place the asparagus diagonally and cover with grated mozzarella.
  • Puff pastries with asparagus, ham and melted cheese - Preparation step 5Fold corners diagonally then brush with beaten egg.
  • Puff pastries with asparagus, ham and melted cheese - Preparation step 6Bake for 25 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
  • Puff pastries with asparagus, ham and melted cheese - Preparation step 7And that's it—your puff pastries with asparagus, ham and cheese are ready!

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FAQ ❓

What can I substitute for the asparagus?

You can replace the asparagus with tomato slices or olives, for example.
You can replace the cured ham with cooked ham or a slice of smoked salmon. You can also leave it out of the recipe.
You can replace the grated mozzarella with another grated cheese, such as Comté, Gruyère or Emmental.
Store these pastries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them before or after baking.
As mentioned above, you can simply leave out the cured ham to make delicious vegetarian puff pastries!
You can brush the pastries with milk, either dairy or plant-based, or with melted butter.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 95Kcal
  • Carbo: 4.6g
  • Total fat: 6.8g
  • Saturated fat: 3.7g
  • Proteins: 3.7g
  • Fibers: 0.4g
  • Sugar: 0.4g
  • ProPoints: 3
  • SmartPoints: 4
Nutritional information for 1 serving (48g)

Cookware

oven

Attributes

Suitable for freezing
Keep refrigerated
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Juliette HessJuliette Hess
I have been creating culinary content for Petitchef since 2017.
I love travelling and discovering new dishes, trying out new food trends and exploring new restaurants.
I’m a huge fan of pasta and noodles in all their forms ❤ from udon noodles to tagliatelle, I love cooking them and even making them from scratch!
I’m currently preparing, filming and photographing your next recipe, and I hope you’ll enjoy it!

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