Potato puff pastry swirls with ham and cheese – quick, crispy and addictive recept

Name: Potato puff pastry swirls with ham and cheese – quick, crispy and addictive
Prep time: 65 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 sheet of puff pastry (chilled); 2 medium potatoes, coarsely grated; 3 larger slices of quality ham; 50 g grated cheese (Edam, Gouda etc.); a pinch of salt

Easy to prepare
4 serving
65 minutes

Jan, 18. 12. 2025

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A simple potato puff pastry swirl with ham and cheese. Exact ingredients, step-by-step instructions, times and number of servings. The perfect warm treat for any day.

When you need a lightning-fast snack, these potato puff pastry swirls are a bullseye. Thinly grated potatoes, good ham and cheese, a short chilling for a clean cut – and in a few minutes you have an aromatic, crispy bite on the table that disappears faster than it cools.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

1 sheet of puff pastry (chilled)
2 medium potatoes, coarsely grated
3 larger slices of quality ham
50 g grated cheese (Edam, Gouda etc.)
a pinch of salt

Preparation procedure

Preparing the filling Grate the potatoes finely, lightly salt them and thoroughly squeeze out the excess water (through a cloth), so the filling doesn't soak the pastry.
Layering and rolling Unroll the sheet of puff pastry. Spread the squeezed potatoes evenly, lay the slices of ham on top and sprinkle with cheese. Roll the pastry tightly into a log, wrap in baking paper and chill for 30 minutes (it slices nicely and the filling won't leak).
Slicing and baking Unwrap the roll and cut into swirls about 1.5 cm wide. Transfer to a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake in an oven preheated to 200 °C for 20–25 minutes, until golden.
Serving Serve still warm and crispy – great as is, with ketchup, a yogurt dip or spicy mayonnaise.

Tip: Feel free to add a little pepper to the potatoes, crushed garlic, corn or a few cubes of blue cheese for a stronger flavor.

Total preparation time

Preparation: 15 min
Chilling the roll: 30 min
Baking: 20–25 min
Total: approx. 65–70 min

Number of servings

4 servings (about 16–20 swirls depending on the width of the slices)

Conclusion

Potato puff pastry swirls are an ideal ‘rescue’ recipe: cheap ingredients, minimal work and maximum flavor. They work as a quick movie-night dinner, a treat for guests or a snack for a trip. You can easily vary the taste by adding herbs, chili or a different cheese – there are no limits to your imagination.