Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Pop Tarts Recipe

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.

 

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. 

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.

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

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.

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