To make these puff pastry beef and Cheddar pockets, puff pastry is rolled and cut into 4-inch squares to form an “envelope” for tasty beef and Cheddar bites. Make them larger or smaller, if you wish, and use any sandwich spread you prefer. Serve warm, for a tasty snack or appetizer.
Prep Time::35 mins
Cook Time::20 mins
Total Time::55 mins
Servings::9
Ingredients
1 (17 3/10 ounce) frozen puff pastry sheets
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons chipotle mayonnaise
9 thin slices deli roast beef
5 slices Cheddar cheese
1 large egg plus 1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
Directions
Thaw puff pastry sheets in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours, or at room temperature for 20 to 40 minutes; according to manufacturer’s directions. Pastry should be cold to the touch but pliable.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Sprinkle a work surface with 1 tablespoon flour. Spread the flour over about a 12-inch square area, and lightly flour a rolling pin.
To form sandwich bottoms, unfold 1 puff pastry sheet over the floured area and lightly roll out to about a 12×12-inch square. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut pastry into 9 equal squares, about 4×4 inches each. Place squares on the prepared pan.
Leaving a clear 1/2-inch border on all sides, brush the center of each square with about 1 teaspoon chipotle mayonnaise.
Fold a thin slice of deli beef to fit inside the border of each square. Top the deli beef with a 3-inch square slice of Cheddar cheese. Use the trimmings from cheese slices to complete all 9 squares.
To form sandwich tops, sprinkle the work surface with remaining flour, and flour the rolling pin again.
Unfold second puff pastry sheet on the floured work surface; roll out to a 12-inch square. Cut into 9 equal pieces.
Make an egg wash by whisking egg and 1 tablespoon water together with a fork, until white and yolk are fully incorporated.
Brush the 1/2-inch clear border on sandwich bottoms with egg wash. Carefully fit each top over sandwich bottoms, and crimp edges together with a fork. Brush tops of sandwiches with egg wash, and sprinkle with bagel seasoning.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool on a rack for 8 to 10 minutes. Serve warm.
Cook’s Note
Preparation time includes 20 minutes thawing time for the pastry sheets. Please follow your manufacturer's guidelines.