Flawless Cheese and Bacon Turnovers for Ultimate Comfort Food

Experience the delicious Flawless Cheese and Bacon Turnovers, a perfect comfort food treat packed with savory flavors.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 6 turnovers

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: British

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Filling

6 slices Bacon Choose streaky, back, smoked, or unsmoked for best flavor.
1 cup Cheddar Cheese Opt for mild or mature, or switch to Monterey Jack or Gouda.

For the Pastry

1 sheet Puff Pastry Use ready-rolled for quick prep or make your own.
1 Egg Whisk for egg wash; milk can work in a pinch.

Optional Add-ins

Vegetables Consider adding sautéed onions, peppers, or spinach.
Other Cheeses Experiment with feta or blue cheese.

Equipment

Frying Pan
Baking Tray
pastry brush
Mixing bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 190°C Fan / 210°C / 415°F / Gas Mark 6.
Cook your chosen bacon until it reaches your desired crispness, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Roll out your puff pastry and cut it into six equal squares.
Place bacon strips diagonally across the center of each pastry square and sprinkle cheese on top.
Fold corners of each pastry square to create a triangle and press edges to seal.
Whisk the egg and brush it over the surface of each turnover.
Arrange the turnovers on a lined baking tray with space between them.
Bake for 15–20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1turnoverCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

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