This recipe shows you how to make Irish jambons. These tasty ham and cheese pastries are easy to make and can be prepared in advance. They freeze well!
In a mixing bowl beat the eggs. Pour about a tablespoon into a cup, add 1 teaspoon of water and set aside. To the mixing bowl, add diced ham and shredded cheddar. Mix until well combined. The mixture will look thick. This is OK.
Cut the puff pastry into squares (3-3.5 inch/7.5-9 cm wide is ideal). Place a heaped teaspoon of the filling in the middle of each square (Tip: scoop the filling with one teaspoon and transfer it onto the square sheet. Use the other teaspoon to slide the filling off onto the square).
Bring each corner towards the center so they are overlapping each other. Press the last one down stronger to form parcels. Don’t press down too much, you want them to open up during baking. Note: It is totally fine if they don’t open.
Brush each with egg wash (the saved egg and water mixture) and bake for about 20 minutes or until done.
Enjoy warm or cold.
Notes
You can use medium, large, extra-large eggs. When using small eggs, add 1 more. Note that the eggs are not cooked! It seems that some readers think the egg and cheese mixture in the video are scrambled eggs. That is not the case.
You can also use diced bacon or pancetta, leftover Easter ham, breakfast ham or ham steaks.
They are done when the bottom is golden brown and the pastry is nicely puffed.
I like using chilled pre-rolled puff pastry. It is very easy to use and doesn’t require any thawing or rolling out. If you prefer working with frozen puff pastry, then go ahead and use that.
If in doubt or having a question, check the post above this recipe card. It includes a lot of tips as well as FAQ’s and a video!
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Party Food, Snack
Cuisine: French, Irish
Keyword: Ham and Cheese Jambons, Jambon recipe, Puff pastry pockets
Nutrition Facts
Ham and Cheese Jambon Pastries
Amount per Serving
Calories
145
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.002
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
35
mg
12
%
Sodium
190
mg
8
%
Potassium
43
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
7
g
2
%
Fiber
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
0.2
g
0
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
136
IU
3
%
Calcium
80
mg
8
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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