Dijon Ham Braid

Name: Dijon Ham Braid
Ingredients: 3 ounces cream cheese, cubed; 1 tablespoon whole milk; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 cups diced fully cooked ham; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed; 1 large egg yolk; 1 tablespoon cold water; 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

3 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 tablespoon whole milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 cups diced fully cooked ham
1 cup frozen peas
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon cold water
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, combine the cream cheese, milk and mustard. Cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes or until smooth, stirring occasionally. Add the ham and peas; set aside.
2

On an ungreased
3

, roll pastry into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Spread ham mixture down the center third of rectangle.
4

On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips to within 1/2 in. of filling. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling; pinch ends to seal. Combine egg yolk and water; brush over braid. Sprinkle with poppy seeds.
5

Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Slice and serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.