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Home > Quick & Easy > Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Pop Tarts Recipe

Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Pop Tarts Recipe

September 13, 2016 by Denise Browning 14 Comments / THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE SALES LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY _FULL DISCLOSURE POLICY_ FOR DETAILS


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Disclosure: These pop tarts recipe is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Cacique Inc. and Society Culinaria. 

Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Pop Tarts prepared in 30 minutes and that make a comforting meal or snack on the go as these other 20 back to school kids lunch ideas. They are a fun alternative to back to school sandwiches.

 

homemade pop tarts in a platter

Back to school? We’ve got you covered! These Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Pop Tarts make the most delsh and comforting meal or snack… for both kids and adults.

And you know what? You can make them in 30 minutes and can easily transpor them anywhere, making a fun alternative to sandwiches. My kids are already hooked on them!

WHAT’S POP TARTS MADE OUT OF?

Sweet pop tarts are made out of a sweet filling sealed inside two layers of rectangular pastry crust. These are the commercial pop tarts! Savory pop tarts are homemade. It contains a savory filling sealed in between thin layers of pastry crust. 

HOW TO MAKE BROCCOLI, HAM AND CHEESE POP TARTS RECIPE

They take simple ingredients: store-bought rolled pie crusts, broccoli, cubed ham, Cacique Queso Quesadilla and Cacique Oaxaca Cheese, seasonings, and herbs. 

ingredients for healthy pop tarts on a table

All one has to do is to roll out the pie crusts on a lightly floured surface, cut into rectangles, and fill with a mixture of broccoli, ham, cheeses, seasonings, and herbs.

Then, brush on an egg wash  for an appealing, lightly golden color, and bake them for about 10-12 minutes.

three photo collage showing how to make pop tarts recipe

Voila! — Devoure them, either by themselves or serve with pesto, salsa, or any other sauce/condiment of your choice.

serving broccoli, ham and cheese pop tarts ina platter with a glass of juice on the side

ABOUT CACIQUE PRODUCTS

Locate both Cacique cheeses used in this pop tart recipe  here. Just click on the product and type in your zip code to locate their availability in stores near you.

For over 40 years Cacique has remained a family-owned company dedicated to producing the highest quality authentic products. It produces Mexican-style products using only the finest ingredients and authentic recipes.

Its Queso Quesadilla and Oaxaca cheese are part of a delish line of artisanal cheeses.

The Queso Quesadilla is nutty and buttery, making it a great melting cheese for quesadillas and other dishes.

All while the Oaxaca Cheese has a savory, mellow buttery flavor, and really shines as a great stuffing cheese for baking recipes or as a stand-alone natural snack.

two cacique cheeses in the package

They also go very well together in this Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Pop Tart Recipe. The only issue that you may have is eating too many of them! 😉

COOK’S NOTES FOR HOMEMADE POP TARTS

  • Store leftover of these healthy pop tarts in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 2 months. 
  • For making them gluten-free, use a gluten-free pie crust.
  • You may use any melting cheese of choice in these homemade pop tarts.
  • You can make variations of the filling such as bacon and cheese, cauliflower and cheese, bbq chicken, and so on.

OTHER PIE AND TART RECIPES

  • Goat Cheese Tartlets
  • Best Pie Crust
  • Turkey Pot Pie
  • Taco Hand Pies
  • Chicken Pot Pie (Empadao)
  • Shrimp Mini Pot Pies (Empadinha de Camarao)
  • Breakfast Hand Pies

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Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Pop Tarts Recipe

Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Pop Tarts that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes and make a comforting meal or snack on the go. They are a fun alternative to back to school sandwiches.

Course:Main Course
Cuisine:American
Keywords:healthy pop tarts, homemade pop tarts, pop tarts, pop tarts recipe
Prep Time 18 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings 5
Calories462 kcal
Author Denise Browning
Cost $ 1.00 per pop tart

Equipment

  • oven

Ingredients

  • 2 9-inch store-bought rolled pie crusts at room temperature
  • 1/3 cup Cacique® Queso Quesadilla, small cubed you may replace for Monterey Jack
  • 1/3 cup Cacique® Oaxaca Cheese, small cubed you may replace for mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup cubed ham
  • 1/4 cup chopped broccoli fresh or thawed
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten and mixed with 1 tablespoon of water

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Unroll both pie crusts on a floured surface according to the directions in the package.


  • Equally divide each crust into fourths. Next, trim all edges to form rectangles. Use all the trimmings to make a ball of dough, roll out on a floured surface, and cut into 2 rectangles. You will end up with a total of 10 rectangles. Reserve.In a medium bowl, mix the cheeses, ham, and broccoli together.
  • Using 1/4 cup as measure, scoop the mixture and place in the center of 5 of the rectangles. Make sure that there is at least a 1/2-inch border from the edges. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top of the mixture and also a bit of oregano and thyme.
  • Brush the edges of the crust with the egg wash, then fold the empty side of the crust over the top of the filling. Pinch your fingers along the edges to seal and then use a fork to make marks all the way around.
  • Transfer the pop tarts to the lined baking sheet and brush the top of the tarts with more egg wash. Sprinkle a bit of salt and pepper on top. Bake for 10 minutes, then rotate the baking sheet 180˚. Bake another 1-2 minutes or until the crust is lightly golden brown.
  • Let cool for 5-10 minutes on the baking pan, then remove tart with a large spatula and serve by themselves or with a sauce or condiment of your choice (e.g. pesto, salsa, ketchup, etc). If desired, shred a bit of cheese and sprinkle on top of the pop tarts 1-2 minutes before removing from the oven, and then sprinkle a bit of the fresh herbs on top.

Recipe Notes

  • Store leftover of these healthy pop tarts in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 2 months. 
  • For making them gluten-free, use a gluten-free pie crust.
  • You may use any melting cheese of choice in these homemade pop tarts.
  • You can make variations of the filling such as bacon and cheese, cauliflower and cheese, bbq chicken, and so on.  

Nutrition

Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 541mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 3mg
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  1. John/Kitchen Riffs

    September 14, 2016 at 9:25 am

    Wow, so creative! And so much fun. Kids of all ages won’t be able to resist these! Almost makes we want to go back to school. Almost. 🙂

    Reply
  2. Ala

    September 14, 2016 at 3:56 pm

    Oh MY. These look ridiculously good–we’ll have to opt out from the ham, but otherwise I can’t wait to make these!! They’d be so cute miniature-sized, too 🙂 thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Deb|EastofEdenCooking

    September 14, 2016 at 4:32 pm

    Fast and fantastic make this a great weeknight dinner! If there are any leftover I bet they would be fabulous for lunch!

    Reply
  4. Coffee and Crumpets

    September 14, 2016 at 5:36 pm

    Love these pop tarts! Great idea for kids and even for grown ups! I love pastry pockets 🙂

    Reply
  5. Liz

    September 14, 2016 at 7:48 pm

    These are definitely not the stale pop tarts of my childhood! What a scrumptious recipe—I’d eat them any time of day!!!

    Reply
  6. Juliana

    September 15, 2016 at 9:39 pm

    Denise, I love this savory version of pop tart…looks delicious…thanks for the inspiration!
    Hope you are having a great week 🙂

    Reply
  7. Kirsty

    September 17, 2016 at 12:22 am

    Ham cheese and broccoli is such a classic flavour combination, plus making pastry parcels like these is an easy way to sneak in some veg!

    Reply
  8. Kate

    September 17, 2016 at 8:19 am

    Those look amazing!! I would die to have one in my lunchbox!!

    Reply
  9. cheri

    September 17, 2016 at 8:18 pm

    5 stars
    These healthy pop tarts look perfect for school lunches and after school snacks, great combo!!

    Reply
  10. Sole Morales

    May 11, 2017 at 8:17 am

    5 stars
    Esas pop tarts son deliciosas!

    Reply
  11. La Cocina De Sole

    May 11, 2017 at 8:14 am

    Delicioso… 🙂

    Reply
  12. Robert Erman

    September 11, 2017 at 11:59 pm

    5 stars
    I love these homemade pop tarts. I took them to work.

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      September 12, 2017 at 7:34 am

      Thank you Robert! This is easy to make and a real favorite at my household. Enjoy!

      Reply

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