Ham-N-Cheese Swirls

Submitted by Banriona

"This is an excellent OAMC/Freezer appetizer. Simply prepare, wrap securely and freeze. When needed just defrost and bake as directed."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 24 swirls
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated, divided
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 8 slices smoked turkey ham, sliced thin

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F Beat egg and 1 Tbsp water with wire whisk until blended. Set aside. Unfold pastry on lightly floured surface. Roll into 14" x 10" rectangle; cut in half lengthwise. Brush both pastry halves lightly with egg mixture.
2. Sprinkle 3 Tbsp of the cheese and the pepper evenly over 1 of the pastry pieces; cover with ham slices. Place remaining pastry piece, egg side down, over ham. Brush with additional egg mixture. Roll gently with rolling pin to seal.
3. Roll in jelly-roll fashion to make a 14" log. Cut into 24 equal slices. Place, cut side down, on parchment-covered baking sheet. Brush with remaining egg mixture; sprinkle with remaining 1 Tbsp of cheese.
4. Bake 12 - 14 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.