Description
Delicious ham and cheese sticks featuring flaky pastry around melted cheddar and savory ham, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture and work it into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and diced ham.
- Gradually add cold water, mixing gently with a fork until the dough comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently until smooth. Shape into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the chilled dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut dough into strips about 1 inch wide and 4 inches long.
- Place a small amount of ham and cheese at one end of each strip, fold over, and press edges to seal.
- Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake in the oven for 15–20 minutes, until golden brown.
- Let cool briefly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Serve with mustard or a tangy dipping sauce; perfect for parties or lunches.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: ham and cheese, snack, party food, easy recipe, baking