Description
Delicious and easy finger foods perfect for your holiday gathering, featuring puff pastry bites and stuffed sweet peppers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of puff pastry sheets
- 1 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite blend)
- 2 cups of cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 pound of ground beef
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon of onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup of marinara sauce (for dipping)
- 1 package of mini sweet peppers
- 1 cup of cream cheese, softened
- Assorted fresh herbs (like parsley and chives) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a floured surface and cut them into squares. Place a spoonful of shredded cheese and chopped turkey bacon in the center of each square.
- Fold the corners of the pastry to the center, pressing them down with a fork to seal.
- Arrange the pastry bites on the baking sheet and brush the tops with melted butter. Bake for about 20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Roll into small meatballs. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked (about 10-12 minutes), or simmer in marinara sauce.
- Slice the mini sweet peppers in half, remove seeds, and fill with the softened cream cheese. Top with fresh herbs.
- Arrange everything on a platter, garnish with herbs, and serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
Feel free to customize the fillings and flavors based on your preferences. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg