Ham and Cheese Puffs

Directions

PREHEAT oven to 400°F.

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Beat egg and water until blended; set aside. Unfold pastry on lightly floured surface.

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Roll into 14x10-inch rectangle; cut in half lengthwise.

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Brush both pastry halves lightly with some of the egg mixture.

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Sprinkle 3 Tbsp. of the cheese and the pepper evenly over one of the pastry pieces; cover with ham slices.

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Place remaining pastry piece, egg-side down, over ham.

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Roll gently with rolling pin to seal.

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Brush with additional egg mixture.

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ROLL up tightly to form a 14-inch log, starting at one of the long sides.

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Cut log crosswise into 24 slices.

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Place, cut-sides down, on parchment-covered baking sheet.

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Brush with remaining egg mixture; sprinkle with remaining 1 Tbsp. cheese.

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BAKE 12 to 14 min. or until golden brown.

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Serve warm or at room temperature.

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I serve them with honey mustard dipping sauce.

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