MINI HAM CHEESE AND SPINACH BREAKFAST PIES RECIPES

MINI HAM CHEESE AND SPINACH BREAKFAST PIES

INGREDIENTS

• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed and rolled out
• 6 Jones Dairy Farm ham slices, chopped
• 3/4 cup ricotta
• 1/2 cup grated mozzarella, plus more for topping
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large shallot, minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 cups baby spinach
• 1 egg, beaten

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking sheet.
2. Combine the ham, ricotta, mozzarella, milk, nutmeg, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside.
3. Place the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
4. Once hot, add the shallots and garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and transfer to the bowl with the ricotta mixture.
5. Stir together until well combined.
6. Cut the puff pastry sheet into 4 squares, place on the baking sheet and spoon the filling into the center of each.
7. Gently fold up the sides of each square in a circular pattern pinching the creases together as you go.
8. Brush each puff pastry with the beaten egg and top with a sprinkling of extra mozzarella.
9. Bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
10. Remove from oven, let cool a few minutes before serving.

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