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Cheesy Puff Pastry Bites
Emily

Make-Ahead Party Appetizers Your Guests Will Devour

These easy make-ahead party appetizers feature golden puff pastry squares filled with a creamy cheese and herb mixture. They’re crispy, savory, and perfect to prepare in advance — just bake and serve warm or at room temperature for stress-free entertaining!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped herbs
  • 1 package puff pastry
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • knife and cutting board
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix shredded cheese, cream cheese, and chopped herbs in a bowl.
  3. Roll out puff pastry and cut into squares.
  4. Fill each square with cheese mixture.
  5. Brush with olive oil and bake for 15 minutes until golden.
  6. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Customize with your favorite cheeses and herbs. You can prepare the filled puff pastry squares ahead of time, refrigerate, and bake right before serving. Serve with dips like marinara or ranch for extra flavor.