Here’s a cheesy stuffed pastries recipe that’s easy, flaky, and super satisfying—perfect for snacks, parties, or a quick meal 🧀🥐
🧀 Cheesy Stuffed Pastries
Prep time: 15 minutes
Bake time: 18–22 minutes
Serves: 8–10 pastries
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds or parsley (optional, for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Preheat to 400°F (200°C)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
2. Prepare filling
- In a bowl, mix shredded cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, herbs, salt, and pepper.
3. Assemble pastries
- Roll puff pastry slightly and cut into squares or rectangles.
- Place 1–2 tablespoons cheese filling in the center.
- Fold pastry over filling (triangle or rectangle).
- Press edges with a fork to seal.
4. Finish
- Brush tops with beaten egg.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds or herbs if using.
5. Bake
- Bake 18–22 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
6. Serve
- Cool slightly and serve warm.
⭐ Variations
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach
- Add cooked bacon bits or ham
- Make them spicy with jalapeños or chili flakes
- Use feta & mozzarella for a Mediterranean twist
Tips
- Keep pastry cold for best puff
- Don’t overfill or cheese may leak
- Freeze unbaked pastries for later (add 3–5 minutes bake time)
If you want, I can also give you cheesy meat-stuffed pastries, breakfast pastry bombs, or air fryer instructions.