Here’s a delicious, flaky, golden Cheesy Pastry Squares recipe 🧀✨ — perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party bite.
🧀 Cheesy Pastry Squares
🧾 Ingredients (Makes 12 squares)
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1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
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1½ cups shredded mozzarella (or cheddar)
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½ cup cream cheese, softened
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1 egg (for egg wash)
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp dried Italian seasoning
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1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
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1 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional topping)
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Sesame seeds (optional)
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Make Filling
In a bowl, mix:
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Mozzarella
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Cream cheese
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Garlic powder
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Italian seasoning
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Parsley (if using)
Mix until combined.
3️⃣ Assemble
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Roll out puff pastry slightly.
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Cut into 12 equal squares.
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Place a spoonful of cheese mixture in the center of each.
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Fold corners slightly inward (or leave open for exposed cheese look).
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Brush edges with beaten egg.
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Sprinkle Parmesan or sesame seeds on top.
4️⃣ Bake
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Bake 15–18 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
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Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
✨ Variations
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Add diced jalapeños for heat 🌶️
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Add cooked bacon bits
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Use feta + spinach for Greek-style
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Brush with garlic butter after baking
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Add a cube of mozzarella in center for extra gooey filling
❄️ Storage
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Refrigerate up to 3 days.
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Reheat in oven at 350°F for 5–7 minutes to crisp back up.
If you’d like, I can also give:
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Air fryer version
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From-scratch pastry dough version
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Sweet cream cheese pastry squares
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Party-size sheet pan version 😊