Puff pastry is incredibly versatile and works well with a wide variety of savory fillings. Here are some delicious options for savory puff pastry fillings:
Spinach and Feta: Sauté spinach with garlic until wilted, then mix it with crumbled feta cheese, salt, and pepper. Spoon the mixture onto the puff pastry and fold into desired shapes.
Mushroom and Gruyere: Sauté sliced mushrooms with onions and garlic until tender. Mix with shredded Gruyere cheese, salt, pepper, and a touch of thyme before adding to the puff pastry.
Chicken and Leek: Cook diced chicken with sliced leeks until the chicken is cooked through and the leeks are tender. Add a creamy sauce made from a mixture of chicken broth, heavy cream, and seasonings. Fill the puff pastry with the chicken-leek mixture.
Ham and Cheese: Layer thinly sliced ham and your favorite cheese (such as cheddar, Swiss, or Gouda) onto the puff pastry, then roll it up into a log and slice it into pinwheels.
Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto: Spread a layer of pesto sauce on the puff pastry and sprinkle chopped sun-dried tomatoes and shredded mozzarella cheese. Roll it up and slice into bite-sized pieces.
Roasted Vegetable: Toss a mix of roasted vegetables (such as bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, and cherry tomatoes) with olive oil, garlic, and herbs. Spread the mixture onto the puff pastry and fold or roll as desired.
Sausage Rolls: Remove the casing from your favorite sausage and shape it into a log. Place the sausage log onto the puff pastry and roll it up. Cut the roll into smaller pieces and bake until golden and cooked through.
Brie and Cranberry: Spread a layer of cranberry sauce on the puff pastry and top with slices of Brie cheese. Fold the puff pastry over to create a turnover or cut it into smaller squares and fold into triangles.
Tuna and Olive: Mix canned tuna with chopped olives, capers, red onions, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Fill the puff pastry with the tuna mixture, then fold or shape as desired.
Curry Vegetable: Cook a mix of vegetables with your favorite curry spices until tender. Fill the puff pastry with the curry vegetable mixture and fold or shape as desired.
Remember to brush the puff pastry with egg wash (a beaten egg mixed with a little water) before baking to give it a golden and glossy finish. Also, feel free to get creative and combine different ingredients to come up with your own unique savory puff pastry fillings!