Broccoli Cheddar Puff Pastry Turnovers Recipes

CHEESY BROCCOLI PUFFS

Steps:

• To make the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan and add the flour.
• Stir for a minute over medium heat then slowly whisk in the milk. The sauce needs to be very thick (but still creamy) in consistency so you might not need all the milk.
• When the sauce is smooth, creamy and thick, turn the heat down and cook the sauce out for approximately 7-10 minutes, stirring regularly, until the sauce is velvety smooth and all flouriness has been cooked out.
• When the sauce is cooked, remove from the heat then add the cheese, steamed broccoli, cayenne pepper and seasoning and stir to combine. Cover the surface of the sauce with a piece of plastic wrap to prevent a film from forming then set aside.
• Pre-heat the oven to 180°c.
• Place the pastries in the holes of a shallow muffin tin, pressing down properly.
• Spoon in the broccoli filling then fold over the edges of the pastry.
• Brush with the beaten egg and place in the oven.
• Allow the pastries to bake for 20-25 minutes until they pastry is golden, crisp and cooked through.
• Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR HAND PIES

Steps:

• Make the egg wash: In a small bowl beat the egg and water together. Set aside until ready to use.
• Finish remaining hand pies: Repeat process with the second sheet of puff pastry.
• Bake: Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway. The pastry should be puffed, golden brown, and the bottoms a dark golden brown but not burnt.

CHEESY BROCCOLI PUFFS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
• Cook the broccoli according to the package directions. Transfer to a colander to drain until cool, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer the broccoli to a large bowl and add the mozzarella, feta, ricotta, dill, chives, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir together with a large spoon, using the back of it to crush any large broccoli florets. Set aside.
• Whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Roll out a sheet of the puff pastry on a clean work surface into a 12-inch square, dusting with flour as needed to prevent sticking. Cut the puff pastry into sixteen 3-inch squares with a pizza wheel or knife. Place 1 tablespoon of the broccoli mixture in the center of each square. Working with a square at a time, pinch together 2 opposite corners, then pinch together the remaining 2 corners to create a small packet. Transfer the packets to a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining puff pastry and filling. Brush the packets with the egg wash and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
• Working in batches if needed, bake the packets until golden and bubbly, 20 to 22 minutes.

BROCCOLI BAKE WITH PUFFED PASTRY TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Mix cream cheese, soup and water until well blended. Stir in broccoli and cheddar cheese. Spoon into a 2 1/2-quart to 3 quart rectangular or shallow baking dish.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll sheet of pastry to fit baking dish. Cover top of baking dish completely with puff pastry sheet pressing edges against rim of dish to seal. Brush entire surface lightly with beaten egg. Pierce with knife to vent.
• Bake 30 minutes or until heated through and pastry is puffed and heated through.