Description
Delight your holiday gatherings with these Cheddar and Ham Stuffed Christmas Trees. Bursting with savory ham and melty cheddar, encased in flaky puff pastry, these festive treats are as fun to make as they are to eat. Perfect for parties or cozy family nights, they bring joy to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced deli ham
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into 4-inch wide triangles.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded cheddar and diced ham until well combined.
- Place a spoonful of filling at the base of each triangle, fold the sides in, and roll up tightly to shape into trees.
- Beat the egg with water and brush over each stuffed pastry.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed tree (50g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg