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Roasted Chicken and Brie Holly Mini Bites

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These festive mini bites feature roasted chicken, creamy brie, tangy cranberry sauce, and golden puff pastry, garnished with holly-shaped spinach or parsley leaves. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or holiday gatherings, they’re easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked roasted chicken, shredded
  • 6 oz brie cheese, rind removed and cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied)
  • Fresh parsley or fresh spinach (for holly leaf garnish)
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: Red pepper flakes, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick spray or lightly grease with butter.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, unfold thawed puff pastry sheets. Cut each sheet into 2-inch squares (about 24 squares per sheet).
  3. Gently press each pastry square into the wells of the mini muffin tin, lining the sides.
  4. Place a small cube of brie in the bottom of each pastry cup. Top with about 1 heaping teaspoon of shredded roasted chicken. Sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
  5. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of cranberry sauce onto the chicken in each cup. Cut tiny holly leaves from spinach or parsley and press one or two leaves onto the top of each bite.
  6. In a small bowl, beat the egg with a splash of water. Brush the exposed pastry edges with the egg wash.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  8. Let bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then gently lift out with a butter knife. Arrange on a platter and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold for best results. Don’t overfill the cups to avoid soggy pastry. You can prep fillings and pastry ahead, then assemble and bake just before serving. For gluten-free or dairy-free, use appropriate pastry and cheese substitutes. Garnish with fresh herbs after baking for brighter color.

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Keywords: party appetizer, chicken brie bites, holiday snack, puff pastry, cranberry, finger food, festive, easy appetizer, mini bites

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