Dijon Ham Braid

By mgottsgame

Ingredients

• 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
• 1 tablespoon whole milk
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 cups diced fully cooked ham
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine the cream cheese, milk and mustard. Cook
over low heat for 2-3 minutes or until smooth, stirring occasionally. Add the ham and peas; set aside.

On an ungreased baking sheet, roll pastry into a 15-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Spread ham mixture down the center third of rectangle.

On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips to within 1/2 in. of filling. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling; pinch ends to seal. Combine egg yolk and water; brush over braid. Sprinkle with poppy seeds.

Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Slice and serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.