Doreen's Savoury Puffs

Delight your taste buds with Doreen's Savoury Puffs, a golden, flaky appetizer bursting with vibrant flavors and a touch of spice. Perfectly crisp puff pastry encases a hearty vegetarian filling made with mashed potatoes, sweet carrots, tender peas, and creamy cheddar cheese, seasoned with warming spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika. These easy-to-make puffs are ideal for any occasion, from casual snacks to party platters. Ready in under an hour, they shine with a glossy egg wash finish and are best enjoyed fresh from the oven or at room temperature. Whether you're looking for a kid-friendly treat or an impressive finger food, these savoury puffs are sure to be a hit!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 sheets puff pastry sheets
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium carrot, finely grated
• 0.5 cup frozen peas
• 1 medium potato, boiled and mashed
• 0.75 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.25 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the grated carrot and frozen peas to the skillet, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Step 4

Stir in the mashed potato, grated cheese, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine and then remove from heat. Allow the filling to cool slightly.

Step 5

Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and cut each sheet into 4 equal squares (you should have 8 squares total).

Step 6

Place a heaping tablespoon of the vegetable and cheese filling in the center of each square.

Step 7

Fold each square diagonally to form a triangle and press the edges firmly with a fork to seal.

Step 8

Brush the tops of each puff with the beaten egg to ensure a golden, glossy finish when baked.

Step 9

Transfer the puffs to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puffs are golden and flaky.

Step 11

Remove the puffs from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(713.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1380.1

Total Fat 83.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 276mg	0%
Sodium 2299.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 121.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.7g	0%
Total Sugars 15.0g
Protein 44.6g	0%

Vitamin D 59IU	0%
Calcium 757.1mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 1478.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.9%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 34.5%