Description
Buttery puff pastry shells stuffed with tender pulled pork, tangy barbecue sauce, and gooey cheese—perfect for game day, parties, or a savory snack. These handheld puffs deliver big flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup cooked pulled pork (shredded)
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Gouda cheese
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp Everything Bagel seasoning (or sesame seeds)
- Optional: 2 tbsp cream cheese for extra creaminess
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with parchment.
- Mix Filling: Combine pulled pork, barbecue sauce, and cheese (add cream cheese if using).
- Cut Pastry: Roll out puff pastry. Cut into 9 squares (3×3 grid).
- Fill: Place 1 tbsp filling in center of each square. Fold diagonally into triangles, sealing edges with a fork.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash (1 egg + 1 tbsp water). Sprinkle with seasoning. Bake 18-20 mins until golden.
- Serve: Best warm with extra barbecue sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Shortcut: Use store-bought pulled pork or leftover meat
- Freezer-Friendly: Freeze unbaked puffs; bake from frozen (+5 mins)
- Spicy Kick: Add pickled jalapeños to filling
- Vegetarian: Substitute jackfruit pulled “pork”
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg