Breakfast for 4
Mini Ham Spinach Pies
Fill puff pastry with ham, creamy ricotta, sautéed spinach, and mozzarella, then bake until golden and the egg is firm.
$8.80for 4 servings
$2.20 per serving$8.80 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pie crust, puff pastry, wonton wrappers$3.49 each typical | 1 | $3.49Typical price |
| Ham$3.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $1.50Typical price |
| Cottage cheese or ricotta$0.17/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.02Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.68Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.40Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.80 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry
- 6 slices thick cut ham
- 3/4 cup ricotta
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella (optional)
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large shallot
- 1 clove garlic
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 egg
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and grease four cups of a muffin pan with oil.
- Cook the shallot and garlic in oil in a skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes.
- Add the spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted, then cool briefly.
- Mix the spinach with ricotta, mozzarella, milk, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Cut the puff pastry into four squares and press them into the muffin cups.
- Fill the pastry with ham and spinach mixture, brush with beaten egg, and bake for 15 minutes until golden and firm.
Swaps
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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