Description
These Flaky Ham and Cheese Turnovers filled with a creamy cheese sauce are the perfect way to use leftover ham for an easy snack or meal.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
For the Cheesy Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon grainy or Dijon mustard
For the Turnovers:
- 1 sheet refrigerated puff pastry, or frozen (thawed properly)
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups diced leftover ham
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook 30 seconds, until foamy.
- Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and cook for 1–2 minutes, until thickened.
- Lower the heat and add the shredded cheese in small handfuls, stirring until smooth.
- Add the mustard. Simmer 1–2 minutes until very thick. Cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Roll out the puff pastry. Cut into three equal parts. Cut each of the sections into threes (you will have one small section of dough leftover). This recipe should make 4 large-sized turnovers. Cut the dough into smaller portions if you want smaller turnovers.
- Lay down one small section of the dough and top with diced ham.
- Spoon about two tablespoons of the cheese sauce on top of the ham. Top with a touch of shredded cheese, if desired.
- Place another piece of dough on top. Crimp the edges firmly with a fork to seal.
- Finish filling the remaining. Add to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving, as the filling will be very hot.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- The cheesy sauce needs to cool slightly before filling to prevent leaks.
- Don’t overfill. A little sauce goes a long way once it melts.
- If desired, chill the turnovers before baking. It helps the pastry puff evenly.
- Brushing the tops with egg wash gives a glossy, golden finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack, Lunch, Dinner, Meal Prep
- Method: Moderate
- Cuisine: American