Great for an appetizer, starter, or buffet dinner, these Cheesy Savory Puffs with Zucchini and Ham are ready to be served hot and gooey right away.

They are also delicious at room temperature, making them perfect for the beach or a picnic. These Cheesy Savory Puffs with Zucchini will disappear in no time, and they are so easy to make that you’ll prepare them for every occasion.

If you like savory snacks or appetizers with zucchini, here are some other ideas to prepare them for any occasion, and then right after the photo, we’ll discover how to make these Cheesy Savory Puffs with Zucchini and Ham!!

Difficulty: Very easy
Cost: Very cheap
Preparation time: 15 Minutes
Portions: 5
Cooking methods: Electric oven
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: Spring, Summer

Ingredients for Cheesy Savory Puffs with Zucchini, Ham, and Provola

1 sheet puff pastry (rectangular)
2 zucchini
3.5 oz cooked ham
3.5 oz smoked provola (thin slices)
3 tbsp milk (for brushing)
as needed sesame seeds (or poppy seeds)
as needed breadcrumbs

Preparation of Cheesy Savory Puffs with Zucchini, Ham, and Provola

To prepare Cheesy Savory Puffs with Zucchini, first trim and wash the zucchinis, then grate them with a coarse grater.
Place it inside a clean, dry cloth and squeeze well to remove the excess water.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 356°F in static mode, unroll the puff pastry, leaving its parchment paper underneath.
Sprinkle a little breadcrumbs on half of the pastry (it helps absorb the zucchini’s water during cooking).
Now evenly distribute the grated zucchini, leaving the edges slightly free to close the puffs.
Cover the grated zucchini with half of the provola slices.
At this point, place the cooked ham over the provola and make a second layer of provola.
Cover the cheesy savory puffs with zucchini with the other half of the puff pastry, gently pressing the edges.
Cut into squares with a smooth-bladed knife and lightly brush with a little milk.
Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds as desired.
Bake in the middle rack of the oven, placing the puffs with their parchment paper on a baking tray for at least 20 minutes, checking for the degree of browning.
Remove from the oven, let rest a few minutes before serving.
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