Smoked Gouda & Bacon Jam Bites

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

   ~5 min
2. 2

   Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove bacon and drain most of the fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet.

   ~10 min
3. 3

   Finely chop the red onion. Add to the skillet with the bacon fat and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

   ~5 min
4. 4

   Crumble the cooked bacon. Add the crumbled bacon, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar to the skillet with the onions. Cook, stirring, for 5-7 minutes until the mixture has thickened into a jam-like consistency.

   ~7 min
5. 5

   Let the bacon jam cool slightly. While it cools, grate the smoked gouda cheese. Thaw the puff pastry according to package directions. Unfold the puff pastry and cut it into 12 equal squares.

   ~5 min
6. 6

   Place a small spoonful of bacon jam onto each puff pastry square, followed by a sprinkle of grated smoked gouda.

   ~2 min
7. 7

   In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the edges of the puff pastry with the egg wash.

   ~1 min
8. 8

   Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed.

   ~15 min
9. 9

   Let cool slightly before serving.