Description
Savory potato, ham & cheese puff pastry roll brings European comfort to your kitchen table, blending rustic ingredients into a delightful culinary experience. Golden pastry hugs melted cheese and hearty ham, promising a satisfying meal you’ll eagerly share with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 700 grams (1 lb 8 oz) potatoes
- 1 rectangular puff pastry sheet
- 100 grams (4 oz) cooked ham (sliced or chopped)
- 80 grams (3 oz) cheese (grated or sliced)
Seasoning and Herbs:
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Nutmeg (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Prepare the kitchen workspace and gather all ingredients, ensuring a clean and organized cooking environment.
- Heat the oven to 200°C (400°F) to create the perfect baking temperature for the pastry.
- Boil potatoes until fork-tender, then transform them into a smooth, creamy mash using a potato masher. Enhance the flavor with salt, pepper, and a whisper of nutmeg.
- Dust a clean surface with flour and gently roll out the puff pastry into a rectangular shape.
- Distribute the seasoned mashed potatoes evenly across the pastry, maintaining a small uncovered border around the edges.
- Generously sprinkle grated cheese and freshly chopped parsley over the potato layer, creating a rich flavor foundation.
- Carefully layer the cooked ham slices across the cheese, ensuring even coverage.
- Tightly roll the pastry from the longer side, creating a compact cylindrical log with all ingredients neatly enclosed.
- Transfer the roll to a parchment-lined baking sheet, positioning it seam-side down to prevent unraveling.
- Delicately brush the pastry surface with beaten egg, then optionally scatter sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the pastry achieves a golden, puffy appearance.
- Allow the roll to rest and cool slightly before slicing to ensure clean, neat portions.
Notes
- Swap ham with turkey or bacon for different flavor profiles and dietary needs.
- Use low-fat cheese to reduce overall calorie content and make the dish lighter.
- Experiment with adding roasted vegetables like spinach or bell peppers inside the roll for extra nutrition and color.
- Ensure potatoes are completely cooled before spreading to prevent pastry from becoming soggy and maintain crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 90mg