Recipe: Ham and Broccoli Swirls (using frozen puff pastry dough) (freeze ahead)

HAM AND BROCCOLI SWIRLS

1/2 package frozen puff pastry sheets
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon water
4 ounces whipped cream cheese with chives spread
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1 cup finely chopped cooked ham

Thaw pastry at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Mix egg and water and set aside.

Unfold pastry on lightly floured surface. Roll into 16 x 12-inch rectangle. Spread cream cheese over rectangle to within 1/2 inch of edges. Top with broccoli and ham.

Starting at long side, roll up like a jelly roll, only to center. Roll up opposite side to center. Brush between rolls with egg mixture, then gently press rolls together.

Cut into 32 (1/2-inch slices. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet. Brush tops with egg mixture.

Bake 15 minutes or until golden. Serve warm or at room temperature.

TO MAKE AHEAD:
Cut into slices and place on baking sheet. Freeze. When frozen, store in plastic bag up to 1 month. To bake, place frozen slices on baking sheet and bake at 400 for 20 minutes or until golden.

Servings: 32
Source: Pepperidge Farm Easy Entertaining, 1994