This post is sponsored by Hatfield. All comments and opinions are my own.
Just in time for the holidays, we get the opportunity to stock up on all the different varieties of Hatfield Bacon and save BIG! Look for the pound packages of bacon are just $5.99 at your local Publix!
Hatfield Smoked Bacon, 16 oz, $5.99
Hatfield Bacon isn’t just a breakfast staple; it’s a versatile ingredient that elevates any dish. No matter what’s on the menu, its rich flavor adds a delightful twist to every bite.
So as the holiday season unfolds, why not add a touch of bacon magic to your festive spread? Spread some holiday cheer with my Puff Pastry & Bacon Christmas Trees.
These adorable treats are incredibly easy to make, combining flaky puff pastry with creamy cheese and delicious Hatfield Bacon. A few simple cuts and folds later, you’ll have a batch of festive snacks that are sure to impress your guests.
Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or simply looking for a delicious snack, these Puff Pastry & Bacon Christmas Trees are a must-try. With the sale at Publix, you can stock up and serve up holiday magic all season long!
Puff Pastry & Bacon Christmas Trees
Ingredients
- 11 slices Hatfield Bacon
- 2 sheets puff pastry - thawed
- 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese - divided
- 4 oz cheddar or Colby jack cheese sliced - cut into star shapes
- chopped parsley for garnish - if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Place the Hatfield Bacon in a single layer on a paper towel lined plate. Cover with another layer of paper towels and microwave the bacon for 3 minutes. NOTE: the bacon will not be fully cooked at this point.
- Allow the bacon to cool and then cut in half lengthwise to create 22 long strips. Set aside.
- Roll out the the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface until it's approximately 11"x10" in size.
- Spread 1/4 cup of the whipped cream cheese over the pastry sheet.
- Place 11 strips of the partially cooked bacon in a row atop the cream cheese.
- Using a pastry wheel, cut 11 rows of bacon topped pastry, creating 1 inch strips.
- Fold the bacon topped pastry accordion-style to form a tree... starting with a wider base and narrowing as you go.
- Slide a skewer through the base of the tree and up through to the top of the tree. Gently spread the layers slightly to retain the tree shape.
- Place on a sheet pan and bake for 18 - 20 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and bacon is crispy.
- Repeat with the 2nd pastry sheet, spreading the remaining 1/4 cup of whipped cream cheese and remaining bacon to form 11 more pastry trees.
- Allow the trees to cool and then add a cheese star at the top of each skewer.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Hatfield is a 6th generation, Family Owned, American Made company driven by a conviction that their business isn’t just about quality pork products, but it’s about accountability to their animals, farmers, community, and you! Their products are simple. Simple to cook, simple to enjoy.
Remember when you choose Hatfield, you get pork with a pledge.
For over 125 years, Hatfield has believed in doing the right thing, not the new thing. In this case, that means raising their animals on family farms with no added hormones or steroids for growth. It’s a product you can feel good serving to your family and friends all season long.
Take advantage of the sale as part of the Publix ad valid 12/5 to 12/11 (12/4 to 12/10 for some).
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Thank you for this recipe! We just came back from a trip to Disney, and had something similar at Jock’s Hangar bar in Disney Springs. They used ham and cheddar in the tree, and the star was pepper jack cheese. It was so delicious, and I was wondering how I might recreate it. This gives me a good starting point!