Cheddar, Almond and Bacon Coins

Cheddar, Almond and Bacon Coins

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet PC Butter Puff Pastry thawed but cold
  • 1/2 cup shredded White Cheddar Cheese
  • 7 slices cooked bacon coarsely chopped
  • 2 tbsp sliced almonds
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  • Unroll puff pastry onto work surface, reserving parchment paper it was packed in.
  • Sprinkle cheese evenly over puff pastry. Top with chopped bacon, then sliced almonds.
  • Starting at one edge, lightly roll the puff pastry up, jell roll-fashion.
  • Place roll on baking sheet. Freeze for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Place reserved piece of parchment paper on large cookie sheet.
  • Using a serrated bread knife, slice pastry roll crosswise into ½-inch thick slices.
  • Place flat on prepared baking sheet, spacing well apart.
  • Brush a little egg yolk over tops of coins. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper.
  • Bake in centre of oven for 16-18 minutes or until deep gold colour.
Keyword Appetizers & Snacks