Description
A savory, shareable centerpiece that transforms simple pantry staples into a comforting feast with gooey melted cheddar and crispy bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 17.3 oz frozen all-butter puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz thick-cut bacon (cooked crisp and crumbled)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup low-moisture mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (chopped)
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook bacon until crisp, drain, cool, and crumble into small pieces.
- Unroll puff pastry sheets to form a large rectangle; sprinkle with half the bacon and cheese.
- Cut the dough into 1-inch wide strips lengthwise.
- Twist or arrange strips on the baking sheet, pressing them together.
- Brush with melted butter, top with remaining bacon, cheese, thyme, and salt.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven to restore crispness. Can be frozen unbaked for up to 1 month.