Bacon and Cheese Turnovers

These quick & easy bacon and cheese turnovers are made with store-bought puff pastry and stuffed with crispy bacon and melty cheese.

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• Why You Should Make These Bacon and Cheese Turnovers
• Recipe Ingredients
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Tips and Tricks
• Storing & Freezing
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These homemade bacon and cheese turnovers are the perfect breakfast, lunch, or afternoon snack! You only need 6 simple ingredients to make these simple bacon turnovers.

When I’m not making a BLT bagel for breakfast, you know I’m making a batch of these cheese and bacon turnovers! Flaky puff pastry stuffed with crispy bacon and sharp cheddar cheese - there is truly nothing better!

If you are looking for more puff pastry recipes, check out my Puff Pastry Breakfast Cups, or my Puff Pastry Toaster Strudel. Both are super easy to make!

Why You Should Make These Bacon and Cheese Turnovers

• You only need 6 ingredients - and one of them is optional! 
• You can easily swap out the sharp cheddar cheese for your favorite cheese or whatever cheese you’ve got in the fridge.
• You can easily reheat these bacon and cheese turnovers in the microwave, toaster oven, airfryer, or oven for a quick and easy snack.
• These might look fancy but they’re so easy to whip up! I love making them for breakfast, brunch, lunch or as an afternoon snack. 

Recipe Ingredients

Here are some notes on a few ingredients- please see the full ingredient list in the recipe card below!

• Puff Pastry - you’ll find this in the freezer aisle at the grocery store. Make sure you’re using puff pastry and not phyllo dough or pie dough.
• Cheese - I love using a sharp cheddar but you can swap that out for Havarti, Monterey Jack, Colby, Gruyere, or pepperjack cheese.
• Bacon - feel free to use any type of bacon you like here.
• Dijon Mustard - this is an optional ingredient but it is going to bring so much flavor to these turnovers. It’s a serious game changer.
• Egg - you’ll need 1 egg to make an egg wash. This is going to make your turnovers golden brown and help the edges stick together, so don’t skip this step! 

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375° Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: In a fry pan, heat ½ tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent and tender, about 5 minutes. Remove the onions from the pan and place in a bowl.

Step 3: In the same fry pan, cook the chopped bacon until brown and crispy. Remove from the pan onto a paper towel-lined plate. Once slightly cool, mix with the onions.

Step 4: Gently open the puff pastry sheet on a sheet of parchment paper or a lightly floured surface, and roll it out a few times with a rolling pin. Cut the pastry sheet into 4 even squares with a sharp knife. Place the squares on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5: Spread 1 teaspoon of dijon mustard onto the bottom of each square (optional), making sure not to go all the way to the edges. Evenly distribute the bacon/onion mixture and the shredded cheese into the middle of each puff pastry section.

Step 6: Fold one corner of the puff pastry to the opposite/diagonal corner, creating a triangle. Use a fork to crimp the edges of the turnover and seal it.

Step 7: Brush the top of each turnover with the remaining egg wash.

Step 8: Bake in the oven for 17-22 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown on top and cooked through. Let the pastries cool for a few minutes before serving. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips and Tricks

• Swap the sharp cheddar for a mild cheese if you prefer!
• Make sure you let your puff pastry thaw before starting the recipe. Follow the thawing instructions on the box.
• Don’t forget to seal the edges with a fork, otherwise the filling might seep out when in the oven.
• Try not to overfill the turnovers, if there is too much filling is might leak out in the oven.
• If you’re swapping out the cheddar cheese, make sure you’re using a cheese that melts easily. I have a few suggestions above for cheeses that would work well in this recipe!
• Freshly grated cheese melts better than the bagged shredded cheese, so shred up your own if possible.
• Let the bacon and cheese turnovers cool for a few minutes before enjoying warm. 

Storing & Freezing

I recommend enjoying these turnovers while still warm. You can reheat them by warming them up in the microwave, air fryer, toaster oven, or oven.

If you want to freeze these turnovers, I suggest freezing them before you bake them. Follow the steps up to step 6 and freeze in a freezer safe container. Once ready to bake, just brush the frozen turnovers with egg wash and add a few minutes to the baking time. 

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