Name: Savory Puff Pastry Bites with Bacon, Spinach & Cheese
Ingredients: 1 sheet of puff pastry; 1 tablespoon cream cheese (per puff pastry half); Grated cheddar cheese (or cașcaval); 1 handful of spinach, roughly chopped; ½ red bell pepper, finely diced; A few slices of cooked bacon, chopped; A few slices of chicken ham or any deli meat; 1 egg yolk (for brushing); Poppy seeds (for topping)

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Savory Puff Pastry Bites with Bacon, Spinach & Cheese

Ingredients

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1 sheet of puff pastry
1 tablespoon cream cheese (per puff pastry half)
Grated cheddar cheese (or cașcaval)
1 handful of spinach, roughly chopped
½ red bell pepper, finely diced
A few slices of cooked bacon, chopped
A few slices of chicken ham or any deli meat
1 egg yolk (for brushing)
Poppy seeds (for topping)

Instructions

Cook the Bacon:
1. - Fry the bacon slices in a pan until crispy.
  - Transfer to a paper towel and let cool.
  - Once cooled, chop into small pieces.
Prepare the Fillings:
1. - Grate the cheddar cheese (or substitute with cașcaval).
  - Roughly chop the spinach.
  - Dice the red bell pepper.
  - Cut the chicken ham into smaller pieces if necessary.
Assemble the Pastries:
1. - Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
  - Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  - Place the puff pastry on a work surface.
  - Spread cream cheese over half of the puff pastry sheet.
  - Sprinkle on grated cheese, chopped bacon, chicken ham, spinach, and red bell pepper.
  - Fold the other half of the pastry over the filling and press gently to seal.
Cut and Finish:
1. - Cut the filled pastry into bite-sized squares or desired shapes.
  - Place them on the prepared baking tray.
  - Brush the tops with egg yolk.
  - Sprinkle with poppy seeds.
Bake:
1. - Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
Serve warm, optionally with a spicy mayo dip or your favorite sauce. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, snacks, or even as party bites!