Description
These Cheese Fingers with Bacon are a perfect snack for your New Year’s Eve party! Simple to make, quick to prepare, and delicious both hot and cold. Ideal for impressing guests with minimal effort!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 sheet puff pastry
- Ketchup (for spreading)
- 50g cheese, shredded
- 150g smoked bacon, sliced
- 1 egg yolk (for brushing)
- Black cumin or sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the pastry: Cut the puff pastry into strips about 3 cm wide.
- Spread the ketchup: Spread a thin layer of ketchup on each strip.
- Add cheese and bacon: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the ketchup, then layer the bacon slices on top.
- Twist and shape: Twist each strip of puff pastry three times to form “fingers.”
- Brush and garnish: Brush each finger with beaten egg yolk and sprinkle with black cumin or sesame seeds.
- Bake: Place the cheese fingers on a baking sheet and bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve: Let them cool slightly before serving, or serve at room temperature for a delicious treat!
Notes
- Make it vegetarian: Omit the bacon for a vegetarian-friendly version of this snack.
- Cheese variations: Try using different cheeses such as cheddar or mozzarella for varied flavors.
- Serve cold or hot: These fingers are delicious both hot out of the oven and at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 finger (approx.)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg