- Mar 28
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 29
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This one came from one of those grocery store magazines you grab on the way out — and honestly, it delivered.
Frozen puff pastry, deli ham, sliced cheese, and whatever mustard you’ve got in the fridge. No overthinking, no specialty ingredients.
Rolled, folded, brushed with egg wash, and baked until golden and crisp.
It’s simple, it’s satisfying, and it feels a little more put together than the effort it takes.
That’s RGJ cooking — using what’s available and making it work.
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Ingredients:
• 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
• Yellow mustard (Dijon works too)
• 1 egg + splash of water (for egg wash)
• Deli ham
• Sliced American cheese
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Tools from the Kitchen:
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Knife or pizza cutter
• Small bowl
• Whisk or fork
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Prepare:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll out thawed puff pastry and cut into long strips using a knife or pizza cutter.
3. In a small bowl, whisk egg with a splash of water to make an egg wash.
4. Brush mustard onto each strip, leaving a small border along one edge.
5. Layer ham and cheese over the mustard.
6. Starting at one end, fold the pastry up in sections, brushing lightly with egg wash as you go.
7. Fold and seal the edges, pressing gently to close.
8. Place pastries on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with egg wash and cut a small slit on top to vent.
9. Bake for 20–25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
10. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
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Notes from the Kitchen:
• Yellow mustard works just fine — use what you have
• No sesame seeds? Skip them — still turns out great
• Don’t skip the vent slit — helps prevent soggy pastry
• Best served warm when the cheese is still melty
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