Gourmet Gameday: Pulled Pork Puffs with Homemade Ranch
Because game day deserves more than chips and dip.
Ingredients
PULLED PORK PUFFS
1 package puff pastry, defrosted
¾ pound pulled pork (we used store-bought, not in bbq sauce)
½ cup BBQ sauce (we love Kinders)
1¼ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 stalk of green onion, for topping
HOMEMADE RANCH
¾ cup parts buttermilk
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
½ lemon, juiced and zested
½ teaspoon freshly cracked white pepper
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste, adjust as needed)
1 bundle fresh dill, finely chopped (about 2 tbsp)
1 bundle fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped (about 2 tbsp)
1 bundle fresh chives, finely chopped (about 2 tbsp)
Step 1
Make the ranch (so it has time for the flavors to meld): add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix until combined. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve!
Hauste hint: Make this a few days before your party!
Step 2
Add pulled pork to a medium mixing bowl then mix with bbq sauce. Set aside.
Step 3
Grate cheddar cheese and set aside.
Step 4
On a lightly floured surface, lay out one sheet of puff pastry and cut into 9 equal squares.
Step 5
Add about 2 tbsp of shredded cheddar cheese to each square, followed by a scoop of (about 1 tbsp, we used a cookie scoop) pulled pork. Fold the corners into the center and press to secure. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Step 6
Bake at 400ºF for 18-20 minutes, until golden brown. Sprinkle with chopped green onions after they are removed from the oven. Serve warm or at room temperature with homemade ranch dressing& enjoy!
