Cheesy Apple Bacon Bundles are a party must! A lot cheesy, a little sweet, a bit salty & a lot of tang, all wrapped in puff pastry & baked til golden. Great for tailgating, get-togethers, and holiday parties.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
Unfold thawed puff pastry sheets.
Cut sheets along fold then each rectangle into thirds to make 9 squares from each sheet. I use a pizza cutter which works extremely well.
Spread about ¼ teaspoon mustard on each square of puff pastry. You can put on more or less depending on your tastes.
Place a little fontina cheese on top of the mustard, followed by a half slice of apple. I used a mandolin to slice mine as it slices it evenly and the perfect thickness.
Sprinkle with crumbled bacon (about ½ slice of bacon per bundle) and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Note: Make sure that the bundles are not overfilled as it will cause the puff pastry to open and lay flat when baked.
Whisk egg with about 1 teaspoon of water to use as an egg wash. This will also aid in keeping the bundle together.
Bring 2 opposite sides of the bundle up over the top of the filling, dab with a little egg wash, then press them lightly together. I bring the edges that are opposite from the points of the apple. Continue with the remaining bundles.
Move bundles to prepared baking sheets. I usually put 9 on each sheet.
Brush all the bundles with more egg wash. This will create a nice glossy golden brown finish once baked. Finish with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan, if desired.
Place in the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes.
Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before plating the appetizers for guests.
Serve with additional mustard for dipping.
Notes
STORE/FREEZE/REHEATTo Store: Place leftover apple bacon bundles in a resealable plastic bag or airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.To Freeze: Once cool, place in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag and freeze. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight prior to reheating. They will keep 2-3 months.To reheat: Place the puff pastry bites on a cookie sheet and reheat in a 425°F oven for 5-10 minutes or until warmed through.