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Spooky Eyeball Olive Puffs Recipe

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 olive puffs
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Spooky Eyeball Olive Puffs are a fun and easy appetizer perfect for Halloween parties. Made with flaky puff pastry wrapped around pimento-stuffed green olives and sprinkled with sharp cheddar cheese, these bite-sized treats are both visually striking and delicious. Ready in just 35 minutes, they combine a golden, crispy texture with creamy cheese and briny olives for a perfect party snack.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 17.25-ounce package of frozen puff pastry (thawed)
  • 24 pimento-stuffed green olives
  • 1/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it's at the right temperature for baking your puff pastry.
  2. Prepare puff pastry strips: Carefully cut the thawed puff pastry sheets into 24 strips, each approximately 6 inches long and 1/2 inch wide, to create uniform pieces for wrapping the olives.
  3. Make egg wash: In a small bowl, whisk together one egg with one tablespoon of water to create a glaze that will give your puffs a beautiful golden-brown finish.
  4. Assemble puffs: Sprinkle finely shredded cheddar cheese evenly over each puff pastry strip. Place one pimento-stuffed green olive at one end of each strip, then carefully roll the pastry around the olive into a tight pinwheel shape.
  5. Seal and brush: Pinch the open seam of each puff to seal the pastry, then brush the entire surface with the prepared egg wash to promote browning and crispiness during baking.
  6. Arrange in muffin pan: Place each olive puff, olive side up, into a lightly greased mini muffin pan to help them keep their shape while baking.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the cheese melts and the puff pastry turns golden and crispy.

Notes

  • Be sure to thaw your puff pastry completely for easier cutting and rolling.
  • You can substitute cheddar cheese with other firmly shredded cheeses like Monterey Jack or mozzarella if preferred.
  • Using a mini muffin pan helps maintain the puff pastry shape but you can bake them on a parchment-lined baking sheet if unavailable.
  • Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in the oven to restore crispiness.

Find it online: https://suerecipe.com/spooky-eyeball-olive-puffs-recipe/