Description
Cheddar and Ham Stuffed Christmas Trees are a festive, eye-catching appetizer that will impress your holiday guests. These delightful tree-shaped pastries are filled with a savory mixture of diced ham and sharp cheddar cheese, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for holiday parties or cozy family gatherings, each bite delivers a burst of flavor and nostalgia, making them an unforgettable addition to your feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (17.3 oz) puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface; cut into triangle shapes resembling Christmas trees.
- In a bowl, mix diced ham, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh herbs.
- Place filling on each triangle; fold to create tree shapes and seal edges. Brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed tree (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg