Description
Crunchy, flaky pastry filled with BBQ pulled pork and melty cheese – perfect for parties or a quick snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pulled pork, leftovers or store-bought
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a mix)
- 1 package puff pastry, thawed
- Optional extras: diced onions, pickled jalapenos, mustard
- For serving: coleslaw, extra BBQ sauce, or Ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to puff pastry package instructions and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the pulled pork with BBQ sauce and cheese. Stir until well mixed.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into squares (3-4 inches).
- Place a spoonful of the pulled pork mixture in the center of each square, avoiding overfilling.
- Fold the pastry over and seal the edges using a fork or by pinching them tight.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, keeping an eye on them to prevent burning.
- Serve warm with coleslaw and extra BBQ sauce or Ranch for dipping.
Notes
Keep puff pastry cold to achieve maximum puff. Avoid overstuffing to prevent leaks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pulled pork, pastry puffs, appetizers, party food, easy recipes