Spicy Ham And Cheese Squares Food

HAM AND CHEESE IN PUFF PASTRY

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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 package (2 sheets) frozen puff pastry, defrosted (recommended: Pepperidge Farm)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 pound black forest ham, sliced
1/2 pound Swiss Gruyere cheese, sliced
1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place a piece of parchment paper on a sheet pan.
Lay 1 sheet of puff pastry on a floured board and carefully roll it out to 10 by 12 inches. Place it on a sheet pan and brush the center with the mustard, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge. Place a layer first of ham and then cheese, also leaving a 1-inch border. Brush the border with the egg wash.
Place the second sheet of puff pastry on the floured board and roll it out to 10 by 12inches. Place the second sheet on top of the filled pastry, lining up the edges. Cut the edges straight with a small, sharp knife and press together lightly. Brush the top with egg wash and cut a few slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. Allow to cool for a few minutes and serve hot or warm.

SPICY ITALIAN HAM & CHEESE CUPS

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These Spicy Italian Ham & Cheese Cups are the perfect hand-held dinner! They're layered with ham, salami, bell peppers, and spicy pepper jack cheese inside a crispy shell. You can serve them for dinner or as appetizers - they're the perfect party food!

Provided by Kevin & Amanda

Categories Appetizer

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
24 wonton wrappers
12 thin slices ham
12 thin slices Genoa salami
1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Heat olive oil over medium high heat. When the oil is very hot and just starts to smoke, add the bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly blacked. Remove to a plate.
Generously coat a standard size muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Line each cup with a wonton wrapper. Add a slice of ham, salami, and top with approximately 1 tablespoon shredded cheese into each cup.
Add another wonton wrapper to each cup, press down, then evenly distribute the bell peppers into each cup. Top each with another tablespoon of shredded cheese and scallions.
Bake at 375 for 11-13 minutes until cups are heated through and edges are golden. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Sugar 0.7 g, Sodium 363.4 mg, Fat 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 20.2 g, Cholesterol 63 mg

HAM 'N' CHEESE SQUARES

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So easy to prepare, this egg dish is loaded with ham, Swiss cheese and caraway flavor. It cuts nicely into squares, making it an ideal addition to a brunch buffet. -Sue Ross, Casa Grande, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 35m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 carton (6 ounces) plain yogurt
1/4 cup crushed saltines (about 6)
1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
6 large eggs

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, beat eggs until thickened and lemon-colored; fold into ham mixture. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 166mg cholesterol, Sodium 404mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.