Ham and Swiss Puffs are the perfect dinner for busy weeknights! Easy to meal prep, versatile, quick to make, and gluten-free!
Somehow, my husband can take the exact same thing to work every single day and not think twice about it. A sandwich, some chips, and some form of chocolate, and he is good to go. Undoubtedly, he is a creature of habit.
On one hand, it is kind of wonderful considering that he has Celiac so his options are limited. I am glad he doesn’t complain or get tired of things easily. I, on the other hand, am super high maintenance.
Packing different things for lunch every day makes me happy. Sometimes hot, sometimes cold, but always something different. If I had to eat the same thing two days in a row I would go crazy.
For that reason, I love to make any sort of Puff recipe! The versatility, ease and simplicity of bringing them to-go makes them a lunch favorite for me. Some of my favorites are BBQ Chicken Puffs, Spinach and Havarti Puffs and Supreme Pizza Puffs.
Seriously, I can’t get enough of these things! One of my favorite tricks is to make the puffs and scoop them into the muffin tins, then add extras to them. A little chopped bell pepper, some feta, or a bit of chopped basil or spinach.
That way, even if I take these for lunch a few days in a row, they taste different. Pepperoni one day, supreme the next, spinach and feta, etc. You get the picture.
But even with all that variety, I still like to change up the flavors completely. That is how these Ham and Swiss Puffs came to be! Personally, a good warm and toasty ham and swiss is probably my favorite sandwich. I loved the idea of turning it into a nice and easy portable puff.
Ingredients for Ham and Swiss Puffs
As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used to make Ham and Swiss Puffs. For the complete recipe, just keep scrolling.
- Gluten Free Bisquick- this is what we use in our house, but feel free to use a regular Bisquick mix
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Swiss cheese- shredded
- Ham- chopped
- Egg- size large
- Buttermilk- I do not recommend using a different type of milk in this recipe
This little snack comes together really quickly- it would be perfect for a quick weekend lunch or a busy weeknight. I also whipped up a Smokey Honey Mustard sauce, because, hello you have to have dipping sauce, right?
Ingredients for a Smokey Honey Mustard
- Honey
- Mayonnaise- I used reduced fat
- Dijon mustard
- Yellow mustard
- Paprika- you could also use a smoked paprika here
How to make Ham Puffs
First things first, go ahead and set your oven to 375 degrees. Spray a muffin tin with nonstick spray and set to the side. Secondly, grab a medium mixing bowl and combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
Add your swiss, chopped ham, egg and buttermilk and stir everything together until well combined. Next, scoop into the muffin tin. You can use an ice cream scoop or a spoon, just be careful to not overfill the tins. Bake for 15 minutes.
If you want to make the Smokey Honey Mustard, combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl until blended. That’s it! Give these a try the next time you need to add a little variety, you won’t regret it!
Can you freeze Ham and Swiss Pastry Puffs?
Absolutely! I love to have a tray of Puffs in the freezer for either a quick breakfast or snack. To freeze, just put the Puffs into a freezer safe bag and seal tightly. To reheat from frozen, simply pop a few into the microwave for 20 second increments until they are to your preferred temperature and you are good to go!
How to Store and Reheat Ham Bites
To store, simply place your Ham and Swiss Puffs in a single layer in either a resealable bag or a glass or plastic container with an airtight lid. Place in your fridge. These Puffs will stay fresh for up to four days.
To reheat, you can either place them back in the oven set to 350 degrees and warm for 5-10 minutes, or until they’re warm enough for you. Or you could place the Puffs on a microwave safe plate and warm in 15 second increments until your desired temperature is met. Either way, your pastry Puffs will come out great!
If you’re looking for other Puff recipes, check out my Cheesy Ham and Jalapeno Puffs or Spicy Buffalo Chicken Puffs. Do I have an obsession with making Puff recipes? We can let the evidence speak for itself here, I think.
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Ham and Swiss Puffs
Ham and Swiss Puffs are the perfect dinner for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
- For the Ham and Swiss Puffs:
- 3/4 cup Gluten Free Bisquick
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
- 1 cup chopped ham
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- For the Smokey Honey Mustard:
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees, spray a muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a medium size mixing bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the swiss, ham, egg and buttermilk and mix until well combined.
- Scoop into muffin tins and bake for 15 minutes.
- To make the Smokey Honey Mustard, combine all ingredients until blended.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 298Total Fat: 13.1gCholesterol: 83.7mgSodium: 913.6mgCarbohydrates: 31.2gNet Carbohydrates: 18.7gFiber: 1.1gSugar: 12.5gProtein: 13.3g
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
My husband is the exact same way! He pretty much eats the same thing for breakfast and lunch every day, alternating between two different choices. So crazy! These ham and swiss puffs are such a great idea! Love the combination of flavors. Sounds perfect for lunch!
Liz+@+Floating+Kitchen says
Oh these are so fun! Love them. I basically ate the same lunch for 20 years (go ahead and judge me). Now I’m a bit more discerning and like more variety (thankfully).
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
Love how simple and delicious these are! I could probably take the same thing to work every day too, if it was something I liked! I can eat leftover pizza ALL week long, Lol. I make way too much so that I can have a few days off making supper!
Kacey+@+The+Cookie+Writer says
I like to change things up (and make every recipe difficult!) My husband is pretty good at repeating the same meals for some time (and insisting I pack his lunch!!)
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
Love these little puffs! Honey mustard dip is my favorite so I love finding any excuse to dip right in. I also love how easy these are to make!
Maebells says
Honey mustard is my favorite too! I especially love with with ham!
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says
I say you are lucky to have an easy to please husband. Mine gets bored with food easily. He needs variety and loads of flavor. This little puffs are the cutest. The flavor sounds incredible and that honey mustard is the perfect accompaniment.
Maebells says
That is true! I should not complain! haha!
Zainab says
These are the perfect snack size treats!!
Maebells says
Thanks Zainab! 🙂
Stephanie @ Back for Seconds says
Pretty sue I could eat these every day! They look so light and flavorful!
Maebells says
They are a new favorite!
Mary+Frances says
You had me at honey mustard! Ham and swiss is an unbeatable classic and I am all over this new twist!
Maebells says
Thanks Mary Frances!
Natalie+@+Tastes+Lovely says
Shawn and I are just like you two, but reversed. I could eat the same lunch every single day for a week. But Shawn needs variety. Really throws a wrench in my lunch menu planning, haha! I love this ham and swiss puffs! A great grab and go meal. And that smokey honey mustard sounds perfect!
Maebells says
Natalie that cracks me up! It does make lunch planning much harder! I agree!
Christina @ Bake with Christina says
Those puffs look SO yummy and cute! They would be a great addition to the dinner table!! Pinned 🙂
Maebells says
Thanks Christina!
Sherri@The+Well+Floured+Kitchen says
Always looking for things to put in hubby’s lunch- he would love these. Especially that dipping sauce! I spent my entire childhood bringing the same thing for lunch- so I get it. A little variety is sure fun though!
Maebells says
Sherri these are so perfect for lunch! That is so funny that you took the same thing everyday! I don’t think I could!
Deb@ Cooking on the Front Burner says
I love that you made a savory muffin! These look so good!
Maebells says
Thanks Deb! I am a sucker for a savory snack!
Heather | girlichef says
I’d be happy putting that smoky mustard sauce on all kinds of things – but I want to start with these puffs!
Maebells says
Thanks Heather! 🙂
grandbabycakes says
I am absolutely certain that these are incredibly addictive! They look fantastic!
Maebells says
So addictive! I have zero self control with little foods like this!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
My husband needs variety in the lunches I pack for him so I am always looking for ideas. These puffs look amazing! The ham and swiss sounds perfect with the honey mustard!
Maebells says
Thanks Kelly! I bet your husband will love these!
Nutmeg Nanny says
Ham and cheese is one of my favorite combinations! Love that you turned them into delicious little bites 🙂
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
These ham and swiss puffs put my lunches to shame! I am with you though, I have to have lots of variety when it comes to meals!
Maebells says
There are just so many good foods! I can’t limit myself to a few! haha!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
I have kids who like to do that but I love mixing it up. This is a great alternative to sandwiches!
Amanda says
These look so delicious! Love everything about these puffs!
Alessandra // the foodie teen says
These look absolutely INCREDIBLE! I’m Celiac too so often get stuck in a bit of a rut when it comes to lunchtime – thank you for the inspiration!
Katie says
Yes to dipping sauce for sure! These puffs look great and you can’t beat ham and swiss. My bubby is very similar (must be a guy thing?) Turkey wraps, a granola bar and an orange. Every single day. I need variety in my life! At least it does make things easy since i make his lunch 😉
Leah | So, How's It Taste? says
Yum, I love little bites like this! You gave me a great idea to make this and add a salad to make it a meal.
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
Oh my gosh, I’m so boring. I could seriously eat the same sandwich every single day for lunch. LOL! But now I don’t want to because I TOTALLY want these puffs! They look so yummy! And honey mustard is the best!
Tasha @thatssoyummy says
These are so simple and delicious, I could eat a dozen
Maebells says
Thanks Tasha! I bet I ate nearly a dozen! 🙂