PEPPERONI PINWHEELS
These golden brown rounds from field editor Vikki Rebholz of West Chester, Ohio, have lots of pepperoni flavor. "They're easy to make, and really good!" says Vikki.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine the pepperoni, cheese, oregano and egg yolk. In another small bowl, whisk egg white until foamy; set aside. Separate crescent dough into 4 rectangles; seal perforations. , Spread pepperoni mixture over each rectangle to within 1/4 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seams to seal. Cut each into 6 slices. , Place cut side down on greased baking sheets; brush tops with egg white. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
HAM AND CHEESE IN PUFF PASTRY
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place a piece of parchment paper on a sheet pan.
- Lay 1 sheet of puff pastry on a floured board and carefully roll it out to 10 by 12 inches. Place it on a sheet pan and brush the center with the mustard, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge. Place a layer first of ham and then cheese, also leaving a 1-inch border. Brush the border with the egg wash.
- Place the second sheet of puff pastry on the floured board and roll it out to 10 by 12inches. Place the second sheet on top of the filled pastry, lining up the edges. Cut the edges straight with a small, sharp knife and press together lightly. Brush the top with egg wash and cut a few slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. Allow to cool for a few minutes and serve hot or warm.
OLIVE, PEPPERONI & MOZZARELLA BITES
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Slice Mozzarella cheese into 1/2" x 1/2" cubes. Drain olives from liquid. Using a toothpick, skewer an olive and push 1/3 way up the toothpick. Fold a piece of pepperoni into half or quarters and skewer next. Finally skewer mozzarella. Do not push toothpick all the way through mozzarella, only half way through as you do not want guests poking themselves in the mouth with the toothpick. If making ahead of time, arrange on tray and cover with saran wrap so that it does not dry out. When serving, serve plain or with a drizzle of pizza sauce on platter.
APPETIZER PEPPERONI AND CHEESE TARTLETS
Make and share this Appetizer Pepperoni and Cheese Tartlets recipe from Food.com.
Provided by grandma2969
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Blend butter, flour and cream cheese to make a soft dough.
- Form into 48- 1" balls. spray tiny muffin tins with non stick spray.
- Place a ball in each muffin tin and with your thumb, mold each into a tiny crust.
- Cover and refrigerate tartlet shells.
- For pepperoni and cheese filling,.
- Beat eggs, add cream and salt.
- Mix in cheese, pepperoni and oregano and blend well.
- Cover and refrigerate filling.
- When ready to bake, bring crusts and filling to room temperature.
- Add filling to each crust and bake at 350* for about 30 minutes.
- Serve warm.
- Sometimes I make the filling and tartlet shells the day before needing and refrigerate. The next day, add filling to the shells and bake. This is the type of party recipe we all need.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.3, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 34.1, Sodium 88, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 2.5
SOPPRESSATA AND CHEESE IN PUFF PASTRY
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories appetizer
Time 55m
Yield serves 6 for first course, 8 for cocktails
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Place a piece of parchment paper on a sheet pan.
- Lay one sheet of puff pastry on a floured board and lightly roll into a 10-inch square. Place it on the sheet pan and brush the pastry with all the mustard, leaving a 1-inch border. Arrange the soppressata in overlapping layers on the mustard and sprinkle the grated cheese evenly on the soppressata, also avoiding the border. Brush the border with the egg wash.
- Lightly roll the second piece of puff pastry into a 10-inch square. Lay the pastry directly on top of the first square, lining up the edges. Brush the top with the egg wash, cut three large slits for steam to escape, and chill for 15 minutes.
- When the pastry is cold, trim the edges with a very sharp knife to make a clean edge. Bake the pastry in the center of the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once while baking, until puffed and brown. Allow to cool for a few minutes, cut in squares, and serve hot or warm.
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What are Appetizer Pepperoni and Cheese Tartlets?
Appetizer Pepperoni and Cheese Tartlets are a delicious bite-sized snack that combines the flavors of spicy pepperoni and rich melted cheese in a crisp pastry shell. They are perfect for serving at parties or as a tasty appetizer before a meal. These tartlets are easy to make, and can be customized to suit your taste preferences with different types of cheese and spices.How to Make Appetizer Pepperoni and Cheese Tartlets
Making Appetizer Pepperoni and Cheese Tartlets is a simple process that starts with making the pastry shells. You can either make the pastry from scratch or use pre-made pastry shells. Once the shells are ready, you can fill them with a mixture of pepperoni, cheese, and spices.Ingredients
- Pastry shells (homemade or pre-made)
- Pepperoni
- Shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper
- Green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Roll out the pastry dough and use a cookie cutter to cut out tartlet shells.
- Place the pastry shells on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix together the pepperoni, shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Spoon the mixture into the cooled pastry shells.
- Bake the tartlets for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish the tartlets with sliced green onions (optional) and serve immediately.
Variations
While Appetizer Pepperoni and Cheese Tartlets are always delicious, you can mix things up with different types of cheese and spices. Here are a few variations:- Use shredded Swiss cheese instead of mozzarella or cheddar and add a pinch of nutmeg to create a more savory tartlet.
- Make a vegetarian version by omitting the pepperoni and using a mixture of sautéed mushrooms and onions with cheese.
- For a spicy twist, add some diced jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes to the pepperoni and cheese mixture.
- Use puff pastry instead of traditional pastry dough to make a flakier, more elegant crust.