12/29/2024
🥧✨ Delicious Ham and Cheese Pies – Perfect for Any Occasion! 💛
🚨 Looking for a quick, easy, and absolutely delicious recipe to wow your family or friends? These **Ham and Cheese Pies** are the perfect solution! 🧀🥓 Whether you're planning a light brunch, a lunchbox treat, or a grab-and-go breakfast, these savory pies will be your new go-to! 😍
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# # # 🛒 **Ingredients**:
📜 Here's what you'll need:
- 🥧 1 sheet (25 x 25cm) frozen ready-rolled shortcrust pastry, just thawed
- 🧀 80g (1/3 cup) ricotta cheese
- 🥓 1/2 cup chopped ham
- 🧅 2 small shallots, trimmed and finely chopped
- 🥚 4 eggs, lightly whisked
- 🧀 20g (1/4 cup) finely grated parmesan cheese
- ✨ Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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# # # 👩🍳 **Preparation Steps**:
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to **200°C (392°F)**.
2️⃣ Cut the thawed pastry sheet into **4 equal squares**. Gently press each square into a 200ml-capacity muffin pan, forming a pastry case.
3️⃣ Divide the **ricotta**, **chopped ham**, and **shallots** evenly among the pastry cases.
4️⃣ In a small bowl, whisk together the **eggs** and **parmesan cheese**. Add a dash of pepper for seasoning! 🧂
5️⃣ Pour the egg mixture evenly into each pastry case, filling them up.
6️⃣ Bake in the oven for **15 minutes**, or until the filling is set.
7️⃣ Carefully remove the pies from the muffin pans and place them on a baking tray. Bake for an additional **5 minutes** to crisp up the bases.
8️⃣ Serve warm with a side of **mixed salad leaves** for a light meal 🥗, or enjoy them cold as a lunchbox filler or a grab-and-go breakfast! 🕶️✨
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# # # 🌟 **Why You'll Love These Pies**:
✔️ **Quick & Easy**: Ready in under 30 minutes! ⏱️
✔️ **Versatile**: Perfect for any time of the day – breakfast, lunch, or snack! 🥪
✔️ **Kid-Friendly**: A great addition to lunchboxes! 🎒
✔️ **Customizable**: Swap ham for turkey or add your favorite veggies! 🥦
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💬 **What do you think? Would you give these a try?** Let me know in the comments below! ⬇️
📸 Don’t forget to snap a pic of your Ham and Cheese Pies and tag me – I’d LOVE to see your creations! 📷✨
🔖 **Save this recipe for later** or share it with someone who loves easy, homemade recipes! ❤️