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Chicken Ham and Cheese with Spinach

chicken ham and Cheese with Spinach
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Chicken ham and cheese with spinach are sumptuous flaky pastries that blend tender chicken ham, creamy Swiss cheese, and vibrant spinach, all enveloped in golden puff pastry. Ideal as an appetizer or a hearty main dish, these delightful bites are sure to impress at any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups cooked chicken ham, diced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 ½ cups Swiss cheese, grated and divided
  • 1 large egg white, lightly beaten

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut puff pastry into 5-inch squares and refrigerate.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter, then stir in flour and salt for about one minute.
  4. Gradually whisk in room temperature milk until smooth; bring to a boil.
  5. Lower heat to simmer until thickened; add spinach until wilted.
  6. Stir in diced chicken ham and 1 cup grated Swiss cheese; set aside.
  7. Assemble pastries on the baking sheet, topping each square with the filling and remaining cheese.
  8. Fold corners towards the center of each square and brush with egg white.
  9. Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown.

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Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor. Ensure puff pastry is completely thawed for even baking. Customize the filling with different cheeses or vegetables like mushrooms.

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