Crispy Cheese Pogácsa Bites
Fluffy, savory Hungarian cheese pastries with a golden, crispy exterior. Baked fresh in 15 minutes—perfect for snacking or a light dinner with pickles and sour cream.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 12g

Ingredients
- 1 sheet (9 oz) puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup sharp cheddar or Hungarian cheese, grated
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Mix grated cheese, sour cream, caraway seeds, and paprika in a bowl until combined.
- 3
Spread cheese filling evenly over the thawed puff pastry sheet, leaving a 0.5-inch border.
- 4
Roll pastry tightly from one long side into a log, then cut into 1-inch pieces.
- 5
Place pieces cut-side up on the sheet pan. Brush tops with beaten egg.
- 6
Bake for 12–14 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Serve warm with sour cream and pickles.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- parchment paper
- mixing bowl
- spoon or spatula
- pastry brush
- oven
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