This is an all around pleaser that can be eaten for dinner, brunch or even at afternoon tea. It disappears quickly and with good reason.
Ingredients
- 350g (3/4 lb) of thick cut bacon
- 1 large brown onion
- 1 cup corn
- 2/3 of a cup of cheese
- 2 sheets of puff pastry
- 1-2 eggs for glazing
- (Optional) Seeds or Everything Bagel seasoning to top
Method
- Prepare the filling by frying the bacon and onion together until the onion is sweated.
- For a vegetarian alternative substitute the bacon for your favourite vegetable like butternut, pumpkin or peppers. You may need additional frying oil when omitting the bacon
- Then add the corn and fry, turn the filling off the heat and set asside
- Dice whatever cheese you have in the fridge. Smoked cheese, Gouda, cheddar and Harvarti all work well.
- Let the filling cool before adding the cheese and set asside
- Roll out a sheet of puff pastry and then place half the filling in the middle of the sheet
- Cut the sides of the pastry into strips and then braid while brushing with beaten egg, make sure to brush between the braiding strips
- Once finished sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, salt or everything bagel seasoning
- It is easiest to bake by cutting the strudel in half and then transferring to a baking sheet, be sure to use silicon mats or baking paper to ensure it does not stick
- Bake at 180C (350F) for 25 mins or until golden brown
- Repeat the process with the second sheet of pastry and the other half of the filling.
- Let cool and cut into strips or serve warm with a fresh salad
