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Flawless Cheese and Bacon Turnovers

Flawless Cheese and Bacon Turnovers

This recipe delivers warm, flaky turnovers filled with salty bacon and gooey melted cheddar cheese in a buttery puff pastry. Inspired by the Greggs Bakery classic, it's a deeply satisfying and easy comfort food perfect for a quick breakfast, lunch, or a simple snack. It's a super easy recipe that doesn't compromise on flavour and feels like a hug from the inside out.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 6 rashers of bacon
  • 1 sheet of ready-rolled puff pastry
  • 130 grams cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 medium egg, whisked

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • knife or pizza cutter
  • baking tray
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C Fan (or 210°C conventional / 415°F / Gas Mark 6). Cook the bacon in a frying pan over medium heat until done to your liking. Set aside.
  2. Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut the sheet into six roughly equal squares.
  3. Place a rasher of bacon diagonally across each pastry square, then sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese.
  4. Fold one free corner of the pastry over the filling, then fold the opposite corner over the first one to create a parcel. Press the corners together firmly to seal.
  5. Place the turnovers on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Brush the exposed pastry with the whisked egg.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until puffed up and deep golden brown.
  7. Let them cool for a minute or two before serving. Best eaten warm.

Notes

Keep the pastry cold to ensure it becomes light and airy; pop it in the fridge if it gets too warm. Ensure a good seal by pressing corners firmly, using a bit of egg wash as glue, and not overfilling. To avoid a soggy bottom, preheat the oven fully and drain any excess grease from the bacon. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and are best reheated in an oven or air fryer. Turnovers can be frozen baked or unbaked.