Description
Golden, flaky puff pastry filled with a creamy, cheesy broccoli cheddar soup-inspired mixture. These portable hand pies combine savory broccoli, melty cheddar and Havarti, aromatic thyme, and a touch of spice for a cozy, crowd-pleasing snack or appetizer that’s quick to make and irresistibly satisfying.
Ingredients
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2 tbsp (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
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1 small yellow onion, chopped (~100 g)
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Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste (~½ tsp / 3 g each)
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3 cups (270 g) broccoli florets, roughly chopped
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1 cup (70 g) cremini mushrooms, chopped (optional)
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1 clove garlic, minced or grated (~3 g)
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2 tbsp (6 g) fresh thyme leaves
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¼ tsp (0.5 g) freshly grated nutmeg
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¼–½ tsp (0.5–1 g) cayenne pepper
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2 oz (56 g) cream cheese, room temperature
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1½ cups (170 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
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½ cup (56 g) shredded Havarti cheese
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1 box frozen puff pastry (about 17 oz / 482 g), thawed
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1 egg, beaten
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Everything bagel spice, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion for 5 minutes until soft.
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Add broccoli and mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook 5–10 minutes until broccoli has char marks.
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Stir in garlic, thyme, nutmeg, and cayenne; cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
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Mix in cream cheese, 1 cup cheddar, and Havarti until smooth and melted.
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On a floured surface, roll out puff pastry and cut each sheet into 9 squares.
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Place filling in the center of half the squares, leaving a ¼-inch border. Brush edges with egg wash.
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Top with remaining squares, press edges with a fork, and transfer to baking sheet.
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Brush tops with egg wash, cut two small steam slits, sprinkle with remaining cheddar and bagel spice (if using).
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Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm with fresh thyme.
Notes
Keep puff pastry cold until baking for maximum flakiness.
Omit mushrooms if preferred.
For extra heat, use the full ½ tsp of cayenne.
Substitute Havarti with mozzarella or Monterey Jack.
Assemble ahead and refrigerate or freeze before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American