Spicy Chorizo and Sweet Potato Puffs
These golden, flaky puffs are filled with spicy chorizo, creamy sweet potato, gooey cheese, and fresh green onions—making them an irresistible party snack that’s easy to prepare and guaranteed to disappear fast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 puffs (about 6-8 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (16 oz) puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 8 oz spicy chorizo sausage, casing removed
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 3/4 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- 2–3 green onions, finely sliced
- 1 large garlic clove, minced (or 2 small cloves, or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and dice sweet potato into 1/2-inch chunks. Toss with salt and a drizzle of oil, spread on a baking sheet, and roast for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender and lightly caramelized (or microwave in a covered bowl with a splash of water for 5-8 minutes). Let cool slightly.
- While sweet potato cooks, heat a skillet over medium-high. Add chorizo (remove casing) and break up with a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and crumbly. Drain excess fat.
- In a mixing bowl, mash sweet potato until smooth. Stir in cooked chorizo, shredded cheese, green onions, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Lightly flour your work surface. Unfold thawed puff pastry and roll out gently to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 3×3 inch squares (about 12-16 squares per sheet).
- Place a generous spoonful of filling in the center of each square. Fold pastry over to form triangles or rectangles, pressing edges to seal. Crimp edges with a fork. Arrange on a lined baking sheet.
- Brush each puff with beaten egg. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until puffed and deeply golden, rotating tray halfway through.
- Let puffs cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Keep puff pastry cold for best results. Don’t overfill puffs to prevent bursting. Drain chorizo well to avoid greasy filling. Filling can be made ahead and refrigerated for deeper flavor. For gluten-free or vegetarian versions, use appropriate substitutes. Serve with sour cream, Greek yogurt, or salsa for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
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