With Easter coming up, I’ve been thinking about what to do with the extra ham. Leftovers are a thing here and while I don’t mind eating the same thing several days in a row, Jorge prefers something different each time. While there will be plenty of ham sandwiches the week after Easter, these delicious ham and cheese pockets will up the leftover game in your house!
Phyllo dough is a great ingredient because it is easy to work with, a simple way to bake and creates a crispy and flaky exterior to these homemade hot pockets. You will also need the leftover ham, unsalted butter, a small onion, flour, whole milk, shredded mozzarella, salt & pepper, spinach and an egg.
To get started melt the butter in a pot on the stove over medium heat. Add the onion to cook then whisk in the flour. You should see a super thick bubbly mixture. Whisk in the milk and turn up the heat to make it boil. Once it is boiling, turn the heat down to simmer until the mixture starts to thicken. This should only take about a minute. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the cheese, salt and pepper. Fold in the spinach and ham, then let cool.
No it’s time to to start working with the phyllo dough. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. This makes cleanup SO easy. Cut each sheet of phyllo into six even pieces. Mine turned out like rectangles. Place a good spoonful onto each rectangle and fold over or bring the corners in to the center. No matter which type of design you choose, pinch the sides to close. Arrange these pockets on the baking sheets evenly and place both sheets in the fridge to chill for about twenty minutes. Once they are chilled, place in oven at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
These puffs are a delicious way to up your leftover game and enjoy ham for another meal in a different way! This recipe would also work for leftover turkey, ham or any other holiday meal. You can switch up the veggies and the cheese to really make these pockets your own. What ingredients would you put in your puffs? Let us know in the comments. As always, thank you for reading and joining us on this journey. We love learning and growing with you.
Simply, Beth