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    Ham and Gruyere Mini Turnovers

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    Ham and Gruyère Puff Pastry Turnovers
    Ham and Gruyère Puff Pastry Turnovers

    Ham and Gruyere puff pastry turnovers make any gathering special. Puff pastry stuffed with cheese and salty ham with a mustard dip are the perfect little nibble.


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    • Ingredients for Puff Pastry Turnovers
    • How to Make Puff Pastry Turnovers
    • Tips for Making This Puff Pastry Appetizer
    • More Savory Puff Pastry Appetizers:
    • Ham and Gruyère Puff Pastry Turnovers

    Having people over is one of my favorite things. Party!!

    I like feeding people, it's my thing, so having friends and family visit, or coming for dinner or a party is always a good time.

    I'm no dummy though, I know preparing for the gathering is a lot of work, sometimes stressful, and takes planning.

    So, here's a pretty delicious solution for a great app — savory turnovers. Nibble, snack, and party fare that you can make and keep in the freezer to bake when you're ready.

    MY KIND OF ENTERTAINING! Love that planning ahead stuff!

    Inside ham and cheese turnovers

    Ingredients for Puff Pastry Turnovers

    The little pastry triangles are made with store-bought puff pastry. It's easy to fold out and roll, then cut into just the right shape for fold-over turnovers.

    I love using a mild cheese with rich puff pastry. Gruyère cheese is a Swiss cheese with a buttery, almost nutty and mild flavor. It's one of the most perfect companions to salty ham as well.

    This recipe works so well with leftover ham from roast holiday ham.

    You can also make delicious pasta or breakfast sandwiches from leftover ham.

    There's also a little half and half and dried sage in the puff pastry filling for added flavor and moisture.

    How to Make Puff Pastry Turnovers

    This is one of the easier puff pastry appetizers you can make.

    In essence, all you need to do is stir together the filling, seal it inside squares of puff pastry that you've cut with a knife, and bake the turnovers until golden brown.

    Be sure to prick the top of each ham and cheese turnover with a fork to allow steam to escape!

    savory ham turnovers on a plate

    Can This Recipe Be Made in Advance?

    Yes! You can freeze uncooked turnovers for up to three weeks.

    Bake frozen turnovers at 300°F for 10 minutes, then increase heat to 350°F and bake 12 minutes more.

    Can I Use Another Type of Cheese?

    Of course! You can make the ham and cheese puff pastry turnovers with any cheese you'd like. I prefer using Gruyere because it's mild, nutty flavor pairs nicely with the ham.

    However, you may use any grated cheese you like.

    close up on cut ham and cheese puff pastry turnover

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    Tips for Making This Puff Pastry Appetizer

    • For the ham, I ask the person behind the deli counter to cut it into ¼ inch slices so it's easy to dice for this recipe.
    • Use any extra diced ham in omelets, pasta, or soup.
    • I always double this recipe, so I have extra in the freezer for another time. Savory turnovers are also a great dinner accompaniment with a salad or soup!

    More Savory Puff Pastry Appetizers:

    • Asparagus Puff Pastry Tart
    • Mini Tomato Tarts
    • Pancetta, Brie & Onion Tart
    • Savory Ricotta and Three Bean Tarts
    browned ham and cheese turnovers

    Ham and Gruyère Puff Pastry Turnovers

    Tara Teaspoon
    Puff pastry turnovers stuffed with cheese and ham with a mustard dip are the perfect little nibble to serve at parties!
    4.89 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 35 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 18 Turnovers
    Calories 186 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup (3 ounces) grated Gruyère
    • 4 ounces cooked ham cut into ¼-inch dice
    • 3 tablespoons half-and-half
    • 1½ teaspoons dried sage
    • Pinch freshly ground pepper
    • Flour for work surface
    • 1 box (17¼ oz) frozen puff pastry thawed
    • 1 large egg beaten
    • Whole-grain Dijon mustard for serving

    Instructions
     

    • Heat oven to 400°F.
    • In a bowl, stir together cheese, ham, half-and-half, sage and pepper.
    • On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 pastry sheet to a 12-inch square; cut into 9 squares.
    • Working with one square at a time, brush edges with egg and place 1 tablespoon filling in center. Fold together opposite corners of square, forming a triangle, and press together edges to seal; decorate with tines of a fork. Transfer to a baking sheet, brush with egg and prick top of each once with a fork.
    • Repeat with remaining pastry sheet, filling and egg.
    • Bake 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 375°F and bake until puffed and golden brown, about 15 minutes more. Serve warm, with mustard.

    Notes

    For the ham: Use leftover ham from my holiday ham or spiced honey ham. Or use store-bough roast ham. I ask the person behind the deli counter to cut it into ¼ inch slices, so it's easy to slice and dice for this recipe. Use any extra diced ham in omelets or soup. I always double this recipe, so I have extra in the freezer for another time. 
    Make-ahead tip: Freeze uncooked turnovers up to 3 weeks. Bake frozen turnovers at 300°F 10 min, then increase heat to 350°F and bake 12 min more.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 169mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 73IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Mary Bench says

      July 16, 2018 at 4:06 pm

      Even good as a main course! Tasty!

      Reply
    2. Tessa says

      July 02, 2019 at 10:35 am

      I love cooking with cheese--especially Gruyère! Thanks for this awesome appetizer!

      Reply
    3. Carol G says

      February 11, 2023 at 8:23 am

      I was not sure how to use left over ham and then I found your recipe for these delicious ham and cheese turnovers, they are so good! They were enjoyed by my family and my most requested "treat: for get togethers.

      Reply
      • Tara Teaspoon says

        February 12, 2023 at 9:46 pm

        These turnovers are a great way to use up leftover ham. So glad to hear they are enjoyed by your family. Tara

        Reply

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