Description
These Salami and Cheese Pastry Pockets are flaky, golden parcels filled with melty cheese, savory salami, and a touch of spinach—perfect as a hearty snack, party appetizer, or satisfying lunch.
Ingredients
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- 1 (14- to 17.5-ounce) package frozen puff pastry (preferably Pepperidge Farm), thawed but still cold
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
- 1 1/4 cups whole or 2% milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss, sharp white cheddar cheese, or a combination, divided (about 6 ounces)
- 1 1/2 cups small-dice cooked salami (about 6 ounces)
- 1 ounce fresh baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, cooking until the mixture thickens and bubbles, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of the cheese, dry mustard, vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Fold in the diced salami and chopped spinach. Let the filling cool to room temperature.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry and cut into 6 equal rectangles (or 8 smaller ones if preferred).
- Spoon a few tablespoons of filling onto half of each rectangle, leaving space around the edges.
- Top with remaining shredded cheese.
- Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water and brush the edges of the pastry. Fold over and seal with a fork.
- Place on the baking sheet, brush tops with more egg wash, and cut a small slit on top for steam to escape.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm.
Notes
- Make sure the filling is cool before sealing to prevent soggy pastry.
- These can be frozen before baking and baked straight from frozen—just add 5 extra minutes to the bake time.
- Customize with your favorite cheese or cured meats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 65mg