Puff pastry with mushrooms and ham

That sounds delicious! Here’s a simple recipe for puff pastry with mushrooms and ham — flaky, savory, and perfect as an appetizer, lunch, or light dinner.

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🧑‍🍳 Mushroom and Ham Puff Pastry Parcels

Ingredients (makes 4 parcels)

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (about 250–300 g)

• 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped (button, cremini, or mixed)

• 100 g ham, diced or thinly sliced

• 1 small onion or shallot, finely chopped

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil

• ¼ cup cream cheese or crème fraîche (optional for creaminess)

• ½ cup grated cheese (Gruyère, Emmental, or mozzarella work great)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

• Fresh herbs (optional): parsley, thyme, or chives

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the filling:

   • Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat.

   • Add onion and garlic, sauté 2–3 minutes until soft.

   • Add mushrooms and cook until the liquid evaporates (about 5–7 minutes).

   • Stir in ham and season with salt, pepper, and herbs.

   • If using, mix in cream cheese or crème fraîche for a creamy texture.

   • Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.

3. Assemble the pastries:

   • Cut puff pastry into 4 equal squares.

   • Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each square.

   • Sprinkle grated cheese on top.

   • Fold over to form triangles or rectangles and press edges with a fork to seal.

   • Brush tops with beaten egg.

4. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.

5. Serve warm, optionally with a green salad or a mustard dipping sauce.

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Would you like me to adapt this recipe for something specific — like a vegetarian version, bite-sized appetizers, or a creamy tart style instead of parcels?