Description
Delicious and festive finger foods perfect for holiday gatherings, featuring cheesy turkey bacon and zesty meatballs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of puff pastry sheets
- 1 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite blend)
- 2 cups of cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 pound of ground beef
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 cup of marinara sauce (for dipping)
- 1 package of mini sweet peppers
- 1 cup of cream cheese, softened
- Assorted fresh herbs (like parsley and chives) for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a floured surface. Cut them into squares. Place a spoonful of shredded cheese and chopped turkey bacon in the center of each square.
- Fold the corners of the pastry to the center, creating little pockets. Press them down with a fork to seal.
- Arrange the pastry bites on the baking sheet and brush the tops with a splash of melted butter. Bake for about 20 minutes or until they are puffed and golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix together ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Cook the meatballs in a skillet over medium heat until browned on the outside and fully cooked inside, about 10-12 minutes. Alternatively, simmer them in marinara sauce for extra flavor.
- Slice the mini sweet peppers in half and remove any seeds. Fill them with softened cream cheese and top with fresh herbs.
- Arrange everything on a festive platter, garnish with herbs, and serve warm with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
These finger foods can be prepared ahead of time; just bake before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pastry bites, 4 meatballs, and 1 pepper half
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg