Description
These Buffalo Chicken Salad Pastry Puffs are a delightful combination of flaky puff pastry filled with a spicy buffalo chicken salad, celery, ranch, and cheese mixture. Perfect as a party appetizer or a fun snack, these puffs are baked to golden perfection and offer a wonderful mix of creamy, tangy, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 (17.3-oz) package puff pastry, defrosted
Filling
- 1½ cups cooked chopped chicken
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 3 Tbsp buffalo wing sauce
- ¼ cup bottled ranch dressing
- â…“ cup mayonnaise
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cut Puff Pastry: Unfold the defrosted puff pastry sheets and cut each sheet into 9 equal squares, yielding a total of 18 squares.
- Make the Buffalo Chicken Mix: In a bowl, combine the cooked chopped chicken, chopped celery, buffalo wing sauce, ranch dressing, mayonnaise, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute all flavors.
- Fill Pastry Squares: Place a diagonal line of the chicken salad mixture down the center of each pastry square.
- Seal the Puffs: Fold two opposite corners of each square over the filling and press the edges together firmly to seal the pastry around the filling. Arrange the sealed puffs on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake the puffs in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until they are puffed up and golden brown on top.
- Serve: Allow the puffs to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature for a delicious and satisfying appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Make sure the puff pastry is fully thawed before cutting to prevent cracking.
- Use cooked chicken from a rotisserie or leftover roasted chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the buffalo wing sauce amount to control the spiciness level to your preference.
- To make assembly easier, keep the puff pastry and filling cold before filling.
- These puffs can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute ranch dressing and mayonnaise with vegan alternatives and omit cheddar cheese.
