Description
These Buffalo Chicken Pastry Bites are a delightful appetizer featuring a savory and spicy chicken filling wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for game day or any gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
- ¼ cup buffalo wing sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
For the Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
- Optional: crumbled blue cheese and extra green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, and green onions until fully mixed.
- Assemble the Bites: Roll out the puff pastry, cut into squares, place a spoonful of filling in the center, fold, and seal the pastry squares. Brush with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with blue cheese and green onions if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute blue cheese dressing for a tangier flavor.
- Best served warm but can be reheated in the oven if made ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 0.8g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 32mg
