Cheesy Puff Pastry Bake with Bacon and Herbs

Ingredients:

• • Puff pastry – 700 g

• • Cream cheese – 200 g
  • Garlic – 10 g (about 2-3 cloves, minced)
  • Feta cheese – 100 g

• • Cheese (cheddar or gouda) – 300 g, grated
  • Parsley – 30 g (about 1/4 cup, chopped)
  • Egg – 1 large

• • Mozzarella – 70 g, shredded
  • Bacon – 100 g, cooked and crumbled
  • Rosemary – 10 g (about 1 tablespoon, chopped)

• • Garlic (for sauce) – 2 cloves, minced
  • Cooking cream – 200 g (about 3/4 cup)
  • Black pepper – 2 g (about 1/2 teaspoon)

• Salt – 2 g (about 1/2 teaspoon)
• Mustard – 25 g (about 1 tablespoon)

Directions:

1. Prepare the Cheese Mixture:
   • • In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, feta cheese, grated cheese (cheddar or gouda), and mozzarella. Mix in the minced garlic (10g) and chopped parsley (30g) until well combined. Set aside.

    

2. Prepare the Puff Pastry:
   • • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
     • Roll out the puff pastry (700g) on a floured surface. If using frozen puff pastry, make sure it is fully thawed. Cut the pastry into even portions, large enough to hold the cheese filling.

    

3. Assemble the Pastry:
   • • Spoon the cheese mixture evenly onto the puff pastry pieces.
     • Fold the puff pastry over the filling to seal it, crimping the edges with a fork. You can create small pockets or larger turnovers based on your preference.

    

   • Brush the top of the puff pastry with a beaten egg for a golden finish.
4. Bake the Pastry:
   • • Place the filled puff pastry pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

    

   • Bake in the preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and crispy.
5. Prepare the Bacon and Cream Sauce:
   • • While the puff pastry is baking, cook the bacon (100g) in a pan until crispy. Remove and crumble.