Dijon Ham and Cheese Cups

I just tried this recipe for a cocktail party we had and I was able to prepare them and get my two girls dinner at the same time, so this is a super easy recipe. This would be a great appetizer to serve on Christmas Eve or the day after Christmas if you have left-over ham.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray two 12 muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray. In a small bowl, mix together:
1 heaping cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 heaping cup finely chopped ham
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

On a lightly floured surface, unfold 1 sheet of puff pastry from a package of two sheets. Using a rolling pin, roll into a 14-inch square and cut into 16 equal pieces. Press puff pastry pieces into muffin cups and fill all equally with ham and cheese mixture. Bake for about 8 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.

*If you want to serve this at brunch, you can omit the mustard and add 4 beaten eggs with one tablespoon of milk to the mixture. Cook until egg is solid and pastry is puffed, about 9-10 minutes.

Makes 16 appetizers
Recipe adapted from Raley’s Something Extra

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