EASY 4-INGREDIENT SAVORY PASTRY CUPS RECIPE
These oven baked savory pastry cups are an easy appetizer made with buttery puff pastry, creamy cheese, and crispy bacon. They're perfectly portioned for parties and bake until golden in about 20 minutes.
Equipment
- Two standard muffin pans
- medium mixing bowl
- Sharp knife or pizza cutter
- Mixing spoon or spatula
- measuring cups
Ingredients
- 1 17.3-ounce package frozen puff pastry, 2 sheets, thawed according to package directions
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided into ¾ cup and ¼ cup
- ½ cup cooked bacon finely chopped or crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare 18 cups in nonstick standard muffin pans.
- Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheets and cut each sheet into nine equal squares, making 18 squares.
- Press one pastry square into each muffin cup, leaving the corners extending upward along the sides.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese, and cooked bacon. Mix until evenly combined.
- Spoon approximately two tablespoons of filling into each pastry-lined muffin cup.
- Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tops.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until the puff pastry is golden brown, the bottoms are fully baked, and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pastry cups to cool in the pans for five minutes.
- Carefully lift the cups from the muffin pans and serve warm.
Notes
- Keep the puff pastry cool while preparing the filling.
- Cook and drain the bacon before adding it to the cheese mixture.
- Avoid overfilling the pastry cups.
- Baking times may vary depending on the size of the muffin pan and your oven.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Reheat at 350°F until hot and the pastry is crisp.