Cheesy Ham Puff

Ingredients: 

1 to 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed

1 tablespoon butter

1 cup milk

Salt and pepper

Pinch of nutmeg

6 ounces sliced ham (or meat of your choice)

1 cup grated Mozzarella (or cheese of your choice)

1 large egg, beaten

Instructions:

1.Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

2. On a well-floured counter, roll each sheet of pastry into a 10x13 rectangle. Transfer to sheets and refrigerate.

3. Meanwhile, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook about a minute, stirring constantly, until golden. Add milk, whisking constantly, and bring to a simmer. Stir until thick, about five minutes. Add nutmeg and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool 30 to 45 minutes.

4. While flour mixture cools, preheat oven to 400 degrees.

5. On one pastry sheet, arrange ham evenly, leaving at least a 3/4-inch border. Spread sauce over ham and sprinkle with cheese. Brush remaining border with egg then top with pastry sheet. Fold edges over and press to seal.

6. Brush top pastry sheet with egg. Cut slits in top to vent. Bake about 30 minutes, until brown and puffy. Serve warm or slightly cooled. Refrigerate leftovers.