These Tex-Mex Pulled Pork Pastry Bites are a delightful fusion of flavors, perfect for sharing at parties or enjoying as a snack. The flaky pastry is filled with cheesy goodness, savory pulled pork, and zesty toppings.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup pulled pork
1 cup drained beans
1 can RO-TEL tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1/4 cup cotija cheese
to taste none sliced jalapeños
to taste none avocado slices
to taste none fresh cilantro
as needed none lime wedges
Method
Start by heating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare a large parchment paper sheet, around 13x18 inches, and lay it flat on your work surface. Unroll the puff pastry and place it on the parchment so the edges slightly overlap.
With a floured rolling pin, roll out the edges and seams to create a smooth, unified sheet that measures approximately 12x17 inches. Carefully move the parchment with the pastry onto a 13x18-inch baking tray.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese evenly over the pastry base, followed by a generous layer of pulled pork. Add drained beans and RO-TEL tomatoes on top, then sprinkle chopped green onions, taco seasoning, and another cup of Cheddar cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the pastry edges turn a golden brown.
After baking, transfer the tray to a wire rack and top with crumbled cotija cheese.
For a spicy touch, feel free to add sliced jalapeños, avocado slices, and freshly chopped cilantro if you like.
Slice the baked pastry into 32 squares with a sharp knife or pizza cutter, and serve warm on a platter alongside lime wedges for a zesty addition.
