Cheesy Bacon Burger Puff Pastry (Printable)

Savory ground beef with crispy bacon and cheddar wrapped in flaky puff pastry

# What You Need:

→ Meat & Protein

01 - 9 oz ground beef
02 - 4 slices bacon, chopped

→ Dairy

03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1 large egg

→ Pastry

05 - 1 sheet puff pastry (9 oz), thawed

→ Vegetables & Flavorings

06 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
07 - 1 clove garlic, minced
08 - 1 tbsp ketchup
09 - 1 tsp yellow mustard
10 - ½ tsp salt
11 - ¼ tsp black pepper
12 - 1 tbsp water

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside, leaving a little bacon fat in the pan.
03 - Add the onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
04 - Add the ground beef, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and crumbly, breaking it up with a spatula. Drain excess fat.
05 - Stir in ketchup, mustard, and the cooked bacon. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
06 - Unroll the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Evenly spread the beef mixture over the pastry, leaving a ½ inch border on all sides. Sprinkle shredded cheddar on top.
07 - Starting from one long side, roll up the pastry tightly into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.
08 - Slice the roll into 16 even pieces. Place each slice, cut side up, on the prepared baking sheet.
09 - Beat the egg with 1 tbsp water to make an egg wash. Brush the tops of the rollups.
10 - Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste exactly like a cheeseburger but with that magical flaky pastry crunch that makes them impossible to stop eating
  • You can assemble everything ahead of time and just bake them right before guests arrive
02 -
  • Hot filling will make your puff pastry butter melt and separate before baking, so those 5 minutes of cooling time are absolutely non negotiable
  • If your roll feels too soft to slice cleanly, pop it in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up without freezing it solid
03 -
  • Use a very sharp knife and clean it between cuts for the neatest slices that show off all those beautiful layers
  • If the seam starts to open while rolling, dab a little water along the edge and press firmly to seal it shut

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