Description
These delightful Bacon & Cheddar Puff Pastry Twists are flaky, cheesy, and perfect for gatherings or a quick snack. Quick and easy to prepare, they are a crowd-pleaser everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped (optional)
- A pinch of salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface until it’s about 1/8 inch thick.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over half of the pastry, leaving a small border.
- Evenly distribute the chopped turkey bacon across the cheese. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and chives if using.
- Fold the other half of the pastry over the filled side, encasing the cheesy goodness. Lightly press down to seal edges.
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the pastry into strips about 1 inch wide.
- Twist each strip a few times and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the twists are golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Great for parties, these twists can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer for a quick treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 twists
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg