Twisted Veggie Cheese Puff Pastry

 

Ingredients:

1 sheet puff pastry (thawed) 🧊

1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar) 🧀

1/2 cup chopped bell peppers 🌶️

1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 🧅

1/4 cup corn or chopped spinach 🌽🥬

1 egg (for egg wash) 🥚

Salt & pepper to taste 🧂

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) 🔥.

2. Roll out puff pastry and cut into wide strips ⬜.

3. On one half of each strip, layer cheese, veggies, salt, and pepper 🧀🌶️.

4. Fold over the strip and give it a gentle twist 🔁.

5. Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper 📄.

6. Brush with egg wash 🥚 for that golden shine.

7. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden and puffed 🕒✨.

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Ham & Cheese Puff Braid 🍖🧀🥐

Ingredients:

1 sheet puff pastry 🧊

6 slices ham or cooked bacon 🥓

1/2 cup shredded cheese (Swiss or mozzarella) 🧀

1 egg (for egg wash) 🥚

Fresh parsley for garnish 🌿

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) 🔥.

2. Roll out the pastry and place ham and cheese in the center 🔲.

3. Cut strips on both sides of the filling diagonally 🔪.

4. Fold the strips over the filling, alternating sides for the braid look 🔄.

5. Brush with egg wash 🥚 and bake for 20–25 minutes.

6. Garnish with parsley when cooled a bit 🌿.