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Crispy Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry Stacks

Crispy Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry Stacks for Effortless Snacking

Enjoy the Crispy Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry Stacks, a delectable appetizer that combines creamy filling in flaky pastry for an irresistible treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 oz softened cream cheese Light cream cheese can be substituted for lower calories.
  • 4-8 oz imitation crab Can be substituted with cooked bacon, chicken, or real crab meat.
  • 1/2 cup green onions Can be swapped with chives.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder Fresh minced garlic can be used.
  • 1 tsp onion powder Omit if using fresh onions.
  • 2 tsp light soy sauce Tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free.
  • 1/2 tsp sugar Optional for lower sugar content.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Cheddar or mozzarella works well.
For the Rolls
  • 1 package King’s Hawaiian rolls Any soft sandwich rolls can be used.
  • 2 tbsp butter For brushing.
  • 1 clove minced garlic Enhances flavor when mixed with melted butter.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather your ingredients.
  2. Finely chop the imitation crab and combine with cream cheese, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, soy sauce, sugar, and shredded cheese in a mixing bowl.
  3. Slice the King’s Hawaiian rolls diagonally, ensuring to not cut all the way through.
  4. Fill each roll generously with the prepared crab mixture.
  5. Melt butter and mix in minced garlic, then brush this over the top of each filled roll.
  6. Bake the filled rolls on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Brush with more melted garlic butter after baking for shine.
  8. Serve warm, optionally with sweet and sour sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing. Keep an eye on the rolls while baking to prevent over-browning.

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