Description
Golden, flaky broccoli cheese puffs filled with a creamy, savory mixture of cheddar, cream cheese, and tender broccoli, perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh broccoli, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 100 grams cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 whole egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped broccoli, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into even squares.
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each square, fold, and seal the edges.
- Brush with beaten egg and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Let them cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Finely chop the broccoli for a smoother filling texture
- Do not overfill the pastry to prevent leaking
- Keep puff pastry slightly chilled for easier handling
- Reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: broccoli cheese puffs, cheesy puff pastry bites, savory appetizer, easy snack recipe, baked cheese puffs
