Turkey Bacon Cheese Puff Pastry Recipes

TURKEY, BACON & CHEESE PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• PREP WORK High Ho, High Ho... It's off to work we go.
• Gather your ingredients.
• Cook the bacon until browned, and then dice and reserve.
• Defrost and lay the puff pastry on a clean dry surface.
• Break the egg into a small bowl, add a tablespoon of water, and whisk until incorporated.
• Mix the dijon mustard, the yellow mustard, and the honey together in a small bowl.
• MAKING THE PUFF PASTRIES
• Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 400f (205c)
• Using a pastry brush, brush 1/4 of the mustard on each square.
• For each square, layer with 1 slice Swiss cheese, 1 slice turkey, 1 quarter of the chopped bacon, and 1 slice of cheddar.
• Chef's Note: There are all kinds of sliced turkeys available. You've got regular, smoked, honey, Cajun... you name it. Choose your favorite variety and go for it.
• Add some kosher salt, and pepper, to taste... or not.
• Brush some of the egg wash on the edges of each square.
• Fold into a triangle, and then seal the edges with a sealing tool, or the tines of a fork.
• Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and brush the tops with more of the egg wash. And at this point sprinkle a bit of dried basil on top of each one.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puff pastries are a beautiful golden brown.
• Serve alone, or with a small tossed salad. Enjoy.
• Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

CREAMED TURKEY WITH PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Thaw one sheet of puff pastry. , Preheat oven to 400°. Cut pastry into six squares. Cut each square in half diagonally; transfer to two greased baking sheets. Bake 10-15 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, combine soup, turkey, peas and carrots, cream cheese and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes or until cream cheese is melted. Serve half of the turkey mixture with puff pastry triangles. Cool the remaining turkey mixture; transfer to freezer containers. May be frozen for up to 3 months.

BACON-WRAPPED TURKEY

Steps:

• Add 2 cups water to pan. Roast, uncovered, until bacon is lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°. Bake until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, about 90 minutes longer. Cover loosely with foil if bacon browns too quickly., Remove from oven. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before carving.

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.

SWEET AND SAVORY CHEESY BACON WRAPPED PUFF PASTRY TWISTS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Line 2 baking sheets with foil and place a wire rack on top. Lightly rub each rack with olive oil. 2. In a shallow bowl, combine the brown sugar, rosemary, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. 3. Place both sheets of pastry on a lightly floured counter. Brush the surface of each with a beaten egg. Evenly sprinkle about 1/2 cup of cheese over each sheet, then sprinkle with cayenne. Dust a rolling pin lightly with flour and roll the rolling pin over the cheese, gently pressing the cheese into the pastry. Fold the pastry in half, then cut each into 12 (1/2 inch) wide strips. Pinch the ends to seal, then gently twist each strip several times to enclose the cheese. It's ok if some of the cheese falls out. 4. Take a piece of bacon and wrap it around the twisted pastry. Repeat with the remaining twists. Dredge the twist through the brown sugar mix, tossing to coat, placing the twist on the prepared baking sheet as you go. 5. Bake 30 to 50 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through. My bacon took 50 minutes to cook, start checking the twists at around 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature...though I love them warm!

PUFF PASTRY WITH EGG AND BACON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 4 muffin cups with butter (leave space in between the muffin cups).
• Cut puff pastry sheet into 4 squares and place into the greased muffin cups in such a way that the 4 corners are draping over the sides. Brush bottom and sides of the puff pastry with Dijon mustard.
• Cut each slice of bacon into 4 pieces and drape 3 bacon slices around the tops of the muffin holes.
• Break eggs individually into a small bowl without breaking the yolks and slide into the muffin cups.
• Bake in the preheated oven until puff pastry is lightly browned and eggs are set, 22 to 27 minutes.
• Remove from oven, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with chives.

CHEESY LEEK & BACON PUFF

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a frying pan and fry the bacon for 3-4 mins until it begins to crisp. Tip onto a plate lined with kitchen paper. Add the remaining olive oil to the pan with the butter and allow to melt before adding the leeks and thyme. Season and cook for 3-4 mins until softened. Place in a bowl with the crisp bacon and cheese, and allow to cool.
• Whisk the egg in a small bowl with 1 tsp water, to make an egg wash. Cut one-third off the pastry and, on a lightly-fl oured surface, roll out to make a 15cm x 30cm rectangle, and place on a baking sheet. This will form the base of the tart. Pile the leek mixture in the middle of the base, leaving a 2cm surround. Roll the remaining pastry into a larger rectangle which will cover the leek mixture easily. Brush the edges of the pastry base with egg wash, then carefully lay over the larger rectangle and smooth the surface to get rid of any trapped air. Cut away excess pastry to form a tidy edge and glaze with egg wash. With the back of a fork, press to seal the edges. Chill for 30 mins.
• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Brush the top of the pastry with more egg wash and season the top before baking. Cook for 10 mins, then reduce the heat to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4 and cook for 25-30 mins until puffed up and golden brown. Serve either hot or at room temperature.
• To make ahead, freeze at end of stage 2 for up to a month, or refrigerate for up to a day.

TURKEY - BACON PUFF PASTRY POCKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400. Lightly butter or spray a cookie sheet.
• Place a paper towel on a microwavable plate and lay the bacon slices in the center. Fold the excess paper towel over the bacon and microwave on high for two minutes or until bacon is crisp.
• Unfold the puff pastry and cut it lengthwise into thirds. Cut each piece in half. Place three rectangles on the cookie sheet and place two turkey slices on each piece, leaving 1/4 inch border around the entire edge. Spread a little mustard over the turkey and top with the cheese. Cut the bacon slices in half. Arrange on top of the cheese. Cover with the remaining dough and press on all sides with a fork to seal the edges.
• Bake the pockets for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.

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.