Crispy Pastel de Feira with Bacon & Cheese
Golden-fried pastry pockets stuffed with creamy corn, cheddar, and crispy bacon—a viral Brazilian street snack that's ready in 12 minutes. Crunchy outside, savory inside, pure TikTok gold.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 12 pieces wonton wrappers or spring roll wrappers
- ¾ cup frozen sweet corn, thawed and drained
- ¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup bacon bits (or 4 slices bacon, crisped and crumbled)
- 3 tbsp cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or scallion, chopped (optional)
- 3 cups neutral cooking oil for frying
- 0 to taste salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Mix corn, cheddar, bacon bits, and cream cheese in a bowl until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Lay out one wrapper. Place 1 tbsp filling in the center, then fold corners to the middle and seal with water.
- 3
Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling until all 12 pastels are assembled.
- 4
Heat oil to 350°F in a deep skillet or pot. Oil should shimmer and a tiny piece of wrapper should sizzle immediately.
- 5
Fry pastels in batches, 2 minutes per side, until deep golden brown and crispy. Don't crowd the pan.
- 6
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle cilantro if desired. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- deep skillet or pot (3-quart minimum)
- candy or deep-fry thermometer
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
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