Asparagus, Bacon and Cheese Puff Pastry Bundles

Name: Asparagus, Bacon and Cheese Puff Pastry Bundles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 back bacon rashers; 320 g all-butter puff pastry; 100 g cheddar grated; 24 slim asparagus spears

These elegant puff pastry bundles combine crisp asparagus, smoky bacon, and melted cheddar for the perfect appetizer or brunch dish. They are incredibly easy to assemble and can even be made ahead and frozen for stress-free entertaining.

Servings6 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time35 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

back bacon rashers
3
all-butter puff pastry
320 g
cheddar grated
100 g
slim asparagus spears
24

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your grill to high. Arrange the bacon rashers in a single layer on a baking sheet and grill for 8-10 minutes until the edges are crisp. Once cooled, chop the bacon into small pieces. Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan/gas mark 4).

Unroll the puff pastry sheet and cut it into six equal squares. Place a small pile of grated cheddar in the center of each square, reserving about a quarter of the cheese for the topping.

Trim the woody ends of the asparagus spears so they are roughly 10cm long. Place four spears diagonally across the cheese on each square, then sprinkle the chopped bacon over the top.

Take the two corners of the pastry that are not covered by the asparagus and fold them into the center. Gently pinch the ends together to seal the bundle. Repeat for all squares and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the tops. At this stage, the bundles can be frozen for up to three months.

Place the bundles on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes (or 35 minutes if baking from frozen) until the pastry is puffed and golden brown. Let them rest on the tray for a few minutes before serving.