Baked Monte Cristo Sandwhiches

Ingredients

• • 1 egg

  • 1 tbsp. water

  • All-purpose flour

  • 1/2 of a 17.3-ounce package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet), thawed

  • 8 thin slices deli Black Forest ham

  • 4 slices deli Swiss cheese (about 4 ounces)

  • Confectioners' sugar

  • Pure maple syrup

Directions

• 1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork.

  2. Sprinkle the flour on the work suface. Unfold the pastry sheet on the work surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a 12-inch square. Cut into 4 (6-inch) squares. Brush the edges of the pastries with the egg mixture.

  3. With a corner of 1 pastry facing you, place 2 slices ham and 1 slice cheese on the bottom half of the pastry. Fold the pastry over the filling to form a triangle and press the edges to seal. Crimp the edges with a fork. Repeat with the remaining pastries. Brush the pastries with the egg mixture. Place the pastries onto a baking sheet.

  4. Bake for 20 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown. Sprinkle the pastries with the confectioners' sugar. Serve with the maple syrup.

  5. Easy Substitution: For a savory twist, serve with Dijon-style mustard instead of the maple syrup.