Savory Bite with Herbed Cheese (Printable)
Golden, flaky bites filled with herbed cheese and sautéed vegetables, ideal for parties or snacks.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pastry
01 - 1 sheet puff pastry (about 8.8 oz), thawed
→ Filling
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
05 - 1 small zucchini, finely diced
06 - 1 garlic clove, minced
07 - 2 oz cream cheese, softened
08 - 1.8 oz grated cheddar cheese
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Finish
12 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 2 minutes.
03 - Add diced red bell pepper, zucchini, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until softened. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
04 - In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables with cream cheese, grated cheddar, chopped parsley, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
05 - Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut into 12 equal squares.
06 - Place a heaping teaspoon of filling in the center of each square. Fold the corners toward the center and pinch to seal, forming small parcels.
07 - Arrange the parcels seam side down on the baking sheet. Brush each parcel with the beaten egg.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
09 - Allow the bites to cool slightly before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These bites combine flakey pastry with a rich, herbed cheese filling for a party-perfect appetizer that feels like a little secret you just have to share
- Once you make the filling just right, this recipe becomes a favorite every time thanks to how simple and satisfying it is
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- Make sure not to overfill the pastry squares or they can burst open while baking and lose that beautiful sealed shape
- Letting the sautéed vegetables cool slightly before mixing them with the cheese prevents the filling from becoming too runny
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- Let the puff pastry rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before cutting or folding to avoid cracks
- Brush the egg wash gently to avoid pooling which can create soggy spots