Crispy Bacon Twists with Gouda and Apricot Preserves
TOTAL TIME1 hr 0 mins
SKILL LEVELBeginner
SERVINGS6
About this RecipeFlaky puff pastry, smoky Smithfield bacon, and the rich pairing of creamy Gouda and sweet apricot preserves come together in this elegant appetizer.
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Ingredients
Gather Ingredients from the list below 2 sheets Frozen puff pastry dough, thawed 1 Egg, beaten 1 cup Apricot preserves 2 cups Shredded gouda cheese 2 tbsps. Fresh rosemary leaves, chopped for dusting Flour
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2 Pounds Hometown Original Bacon
Directions
1.
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two rimmed baking pans with foil, set baking racks in the pans, and lightly spray the racks with nonstick spray.
2.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one sheet of puff pastry to approximately 8 by 12 inches. Lightly brush the top with beaten egg, then spread 1/2 cup of preserves evenly over the dough.
3.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese and 1 tablespoon of rosemary over the preserves, then lightly press the mixture into the dough.
4.
Fold the short end of the dough over to enclose the filling and lightly roll to seal. Cut the folded dough crosswise into about fifteen 1/2-inch strips.
5.
Repeat steps 2 through 4 with the second sheet of puff pastry and the remaining ingredients.
6.
Lay one slice of bacon on the diagonal. Take one prepared dough strip and place one end horizontally at the top of the bacon.
7.
Roll the bacon and dough downward together, stretching the dough slightly as you go, to form a spiral.
8.
Place the completed twist on the prepared rack and repeat with the remaining bacon and dough strips.
9.
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the bacon is crisp, rotating the pans as needed for even cooking.
10.
Let the twists cool for five minutes, then gently remove them from the racks with a spatula. Serve warm or at room temperature.
