Gourmet Deli Squares Recipe
Components:
Regarding the Dough:
- Two cups of all-purpose flour
- Half a cup of chilled, diced unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup of cold water
- Half a teaspoon of salt
- One teaspoon of baking powder
- Regarding the Filling:
- One cup of chopped deli meats (ham, turkey, salami, etc.)
- One cup of shredded cheese (you can use Swiss, cheddar, or other types)
- 1/2 cup softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup of red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped (any color)
- One teaspoon Dijon mustard
- To taste, add salt and pepper.
Topping:
- One egg for the egg wash
- Poppies or sesame seeds (optional)
Guidelines:
Get the dough ready:
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a sizable bowl. Until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, cut in the cold butter.
- Add the cold water gradually while mixing until the dough comes together. Roll it into a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for half an hour.
Prepare the Filling:
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, Dijon mustard, chopped deli meats, shredded cheese, cream cheese, salt, and pepper to a mixing bowl. Blend until thoroughly blended.
Spread the Dough:
- Turn the oven on to 375°F, or 190°C.
- Roll out the cold dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick on a surface dusted with flour.
Put the Squares Together:
- Slice the rolled-out dough into approximately 3-by-3-inch squares.
- Put a dollop of filling in the middle of every square.
- To form a pocket, fold the corners over the filling and pinch the edges together to seal.
Cook:
- Transfer the squares to a baking sheet lined with paper.
- Whisk the egg and apply it onto the squares’ tops. If desired, top with poppy or sesame seeds.
- Bake for twenty to twenty-five minutes, or until browned.
Serve:
- Before serving, allow the squares to cool for a few minutes. Take pleasure in them heated or room temperature!
Advice:
- You are welcome to add your preferred deli meats and cheeses to the stuffing.
- These are easy to prepare in advance, freeze, and then reheat for a fast snack in the oven!
Gourmet Deli Squares are to be enjoyed!