Filled with sweet potatoes, shredded gouda cheese, and ham, this bunch pastry is so "gouda" you can't help but have more than one piece!

Ham-and-Gouda Brunch Pastry

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place pie pastry on center of baking sheet; set aside. 

Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded Gouda 1/2-inch edge of pie pastry. Place a layer of thinly sliced sweet potatoes on top of cheese; season with salt; repeat layers 2 more times finishing with a layer of cheese. Fold uncovered pie crust up over filling, pleating as necessary. Spray pie crust with nonstick cooking spray. 

Bake 25 minutes; if necessary, cover with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning. Remove from oven; top with ham and 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Bake additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown. Remove from oven; garnish with fresh thyme, if desired. 