Maple Bacon Cheddar Puffed Pastry Bites

Indulge in the sweet and savory flavors of these crispy puffed pastry bites, filled with a rich maple bacon and cheddar mixture, an American classic snack.

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons tbsp pure maple syrup
• 6 slices slices crumbled cooked bacon
• 1 cup cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 piece egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter and use a pastry blender or your fingers to work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3

   Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup and egg. Add the cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon, stirring until well combined.

4. 4

   Step 4: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.

5. 5

   Step 5: Use a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out rounds of dough. Gather the scraps, re-roll the dough, and cut out additional rounds.

6. 6

   Step 6: Spoon a small amount of the cheese and bacon mixture onto one half of each dough round, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edges.

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   Step 7: Fold the other half of the dough round over the filling, pressing the edges to seal.

8. 8

   Step 8: Place the pastry bites on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each bite.

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   Step 9: Brush the tops of the pastry bites with the beaten egg and sprinkle with a pinch of sugar.

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    Step 10: Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is heated through.

💡 Pro Tips

To ensure flaky pastry, keep the butter and dough cold. Don't overfill the pastry bites, as this can cause them to break open during baking.

📊 Nutrition per Serving