Oleander House

Ham and Cheese Feuillete': Main Dish

Servings: 6

Prep time:20 min

Ingredients:

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  1 box Puff Pastry Sheets

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  3/4 lb Deli Ham, thinly sliced

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  1/2 lb Swiss cheese, thinly sliced

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  1/4 cup Dijon Mustard

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  1 egg yolk

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  2 tablespoon cream

Step 1:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Thaw puff pastry. Lay one piece on baking sheet and strech to approx 14" x 14" size.

Step 2:

Smooth mustard on puff pastry leaving 1" un-covered along all (4) edges. Layer with first ham, then cheese. Fold edges over to encase juices. Mix egg w/cream to creat egg wash and brush onto folded up edges.

Step 3:

Take second piece of puff pastry, strech to 14" x 14" sive and lay on top of first piece. Fold edges under first piece and brush top with egg wash. Crimp edges with fork and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 4:

Remove from frig, and lightly draw knife over top in a design. Do not cut all the way thru pastry. Cut vents in each corner and center.

Step 5:

Bake at 400 degrees for approx. 20 minutes or until top is rich mahogany color and pastry is cooked. Let rest for approx 3 minutes and cut in (6) large pieces. Serve immediatly as breakfast, lunch, or dinner entree.