Flaky, golden pastry bites filled with cheese and aromatic spices for a tasty, crowd-pleasing starter.
# What You Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 3.5 oz grated cheddar cheese
02 - 1.75 oz grated Parmesan cheese
03 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
→ Pastry
04 - 1 sheet (8.8 oz) ready-rolled all-butter puff pastry, thawed if frozen
→ Spices & Seasoning
05 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
07 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
09 - 1/4 tsp salt
# How to Make It:
01 - Set the oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, blend grated cheddar, Parmesan, smoked paprika, oregano, black pepper, chili flakes if using, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - Unroll the puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface and evenly spread the cheese and spice mixture over it.
04 - Gently roll over the surface with a rolling pin to adhere the filling into the pastry.
05 - Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice the pastry into 24 equal pieces.
06 - Place the pieces spaced on the lined tray and brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
07 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
08 - Transfer bites to a wire rack and allow them to cool slightly before serving.
