Cheese And Bacon Turnovers
These cheese & bacon turnovers make a perfect comforting afternoon snack! Gooey melted cheese and smoky bacon are enveloped in a puff pastry square. Only 4 ingredients required!
Servings: 6 turnovers
Calories: 408kcal
Equipment
- Cooling Rack optional
Ingredients
- 320 g sheet puff pastry
- 6 rashers back bacon smoked or un-smoked
- 150 g (5 oz) mild cheddar cheese
- 1 medium egg whisked for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190˚C fan / 210˚c electric / 375˚F.
- Grill or fry the bacon for a few minutes until it has cooked lightly. You can also place it in the air fryer on 190˚C /375˚F for 3 mins. It will finish cooking in the oven once it has been added to the pastry, so you don’t want to cook it fully.
- Cut the pre-rolled pastry sheet into 6 equal-sized squares. If you want to make smaller turnovers for a party food snack, you can make mini ones by cutting them into 8 or 10 squares.
- Place a bacon rasher diagonally on each pastry square.
- Sprinkle a generous handful of the grated cheese over each rasher of bacon.
- Egg wash the corners of the pastry with a pastry brush and fold two corners into the middle, pressing firmly so they stay in place whilst cooking in the oven.
- With the egg wash, brush all over the rest of the exposed pastry. This helps the pastry to have a crispy golden brown finish.
- Place the turnovers on a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper, leaving enough space for them to puff out a little, 6 should fit nicely on one tray.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is golden & puffed up and the cheese has melted.
Notes
How Can I make These Allergy-Friendly?
Make It Gluten-Free: Swap the regular puff pastry for a gluten-free version. In the UK, Jus-Rol make a good gluten-free puff pastry.
Make It Dairy-Free: Use a dairy-free cheddar cheese in place of regular cheese.
Make It Egg-Free: Instead of an egg wash, brush the pastry with milk ( regular or plant-based) to help crisp up and brown the pastry.
Lauren’s Tips
- Use The Greaseproof Paper From The Pastry: Most pre-rolled pastry comes wrapped in a sheet of greaseproof paper. Instead of throwing it away, use it to line your baking tray.
- Add Some Tang: Spread a ½ teaspoon of Dijon mustard over each square of pastry before you put the bacon on. This adds a tangy zing and really ramps up the flavour. Maybe best to leave this out on the kid’s ones, though!
- Don’t Overcook The Bacon: Since the bacon will continue cooking inside the pastry, just give it a quick fry, grill, or air-fry beforehand. It only needs a couple of minutes.
- Space Them Out On The Tray: Leave enough room between the turnovers so they can puff up properly without sticking together.
Nutrition
Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 291IU | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 2mg
