Ham and Cheese with Spinach (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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1 cup whole milk, room temperature
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¼ teaspoon pepper
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2 cups cooked ham, diced
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2 cups fresh spinach
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1 ½ cups Swiss cheese, grated and divided
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1 large egg white, lightly beaten
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
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Cut the puff pastry sheets into 5-inch (13cm) squares. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and kosher salt, cooking for 1 minute while stirring frequently.
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Slowly add milk while whisking constantly until the mixture is smooth and begins to boil.
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Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
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Add fresh spinach to the sauce and cook for 1 minute, or until wilted.
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Add diced ham and 1 cup of grated Swiss cheese into the sauce, stirring until well combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Arrange puff pastry squares evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Top with a heaping spoonful of the ham and cheese mixture, then sprinkle with the remaining grated cheese.
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Fold the corners of each puff pastry square toward the center to form a smaller square.
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Brush the tops and sides of the pastries with lightly beaten egg white.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until pastries are puffed and golden brown.