Bacon And Cheddar Puff Pastry Crisps Food

CHEDDAR AND BACON PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and allow to cool slightly, then finely chop. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, stir together the cream cheese and scallions. Season with salt and pepper.
• Unfold the pastry sheets on a lightly floured work surface. Lightly roll each piece of pastry into a 10-inch square. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the entire surface of each piece of pastry, leaving a slight border around the edges. Sprinkle the Cheddar and bacon in an even layer over the top of the cream cheese mixture. Tightly roll each pastry sheet into a log (jelly roll style), then pinch the seam closed and place seam-side down on the work surface.
• Using a sharp knife, cut both logs crosswise into 12 pinwheels each, approximately 1 inch thick. Transfer 12 pinwheels to each prepared baking sheet, spiral-side up. In a small bowl, whisk the egg and 1 tablespoon water until combined to make an egg wash. Brush the tops and sides of the pinwheels with the egg wash.
• Bake the pinwheels until puffed and golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm.

BACON AND CHEDDAR PUFF PASTRY CRISPS

Steps:

• Thaw pastry sheets at room temperature for 40 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400ºF.
• Lightly grease 2 large baking sheets and set aside.
• Unfold 1 pastry sheet on lightly floured surface. Roll out to a 12x12-inch square. Cut into 36 (2-inch) squares. Prick pastry squares several times with fork. Place on prepared sheets. Repeat with remaining pastry sheet.
• Bake for 8 minutes or until lightly puffed and golden.
• Press down puffed center of pastry squares if necessary. Top each pastry with about 1 teaspoon each cheese and bacon.
• Bake for 5 minutes more or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.
• Garnish with dressing and chives or green onions.
• Serve warm.

CHEESE & BACON TURNOVERS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Unravel the pastry on the sheet of baking parchment it comes with, and cut into six squares. Mix the soft cheese with the mustard, if using, and a good grinding of black pepper. Divide between the middles of the pastry squares, and smooth over in a diagonal line from one corner to the opposite side.
• Lay a bacon rasher over the soft cheese, then scatter over the cheese. Brush the two exposed corners of pastry with beaten egg, and fold over the top of the filling to join together. Brush the tops with more egg, then slide the baking parchment on to a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 mins until the cheese has melted and the pastry is golden.
• Transfer to a cooling rack for 5-10 mins before serving warm. Will keep chilled in an airtight container for two-three days.

SUGARY PASTRY CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°.
• Bring crusts to room temperature.
• Place one pie crust on an ungreased cookie sheet.
• Seal any cracks.
• Crumble brown sugar evenly over entire crust.
• Sprinkle evenly with cinnamon and nuts.
• Place second pie crust over the first and press down firmly with a flat hand.
• Press edges of two crusts together with your fingertips.
• Bake until light brown, about 11 minutes.
• Slice into wedges and place on serving plate.
• Drizzle honey over top of slices.