Cheddar and Ham Stuffed Christmas Trees: Easy Turkey Bacon Delight
Delight your holiday guests with these adorable Cheddar and Ham Stuffed Christmas Trees, featuring a delicious blend of savory ingredients.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 stuffed trees 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 package puff pastry sheets
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cheddar cheese, diced ham, turkey bacon, cream cheese, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into tree shapes.
- Fill each pastry cut-out with the cheese and ham mixture.
- Seal the edges by pressing down with a fork.
- Place the stuffed trees on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add chopped jalapeños to the filling.
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed tree
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cheddar and Ham Stuffed Christmas Trees, turkey bacon, holiday appetizers