Spinach puff pastry cups are sure to be a crowd pleaser. You’ll want them whether you have a party planned or not! And if you ask me, they make a great breakfast too.

In this collection, we've pulled together store-bought puff pastry recipes that put this essential to clever use, from breakfast options and snacks to lunches, dinners, and, yes, desserts.

Use the recipe provided to make the following appetizers: CHEESE-FILLED PUFF PASTRY CUPS. Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Roll 4 ounces (a quarter) ...

Puff Pastry Cheese Straws Karri Perry, Blue Ribbon Favorites Oven: 425 degrees-preheated Bakes 10-12 minutes Ingredients: - 1 package frozen puff pastry - 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese-grated ...

While the oven is heating, press the puff pastry out onto a parchment- or silicone mat-lined baking sheet. Use a sharp knife to cut a border 1/2- to 1/4-inch inside the edge of the pastry. Try not ...

1. In a heavy-based saucepan, heat the 2 cups of milk until bubbles form at the edges. Remove from the heat. 2. In an electric mixer, beat the egg yolks and granulated sugar on high speed for 2 to ...

On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry. Roll each sheet into a 12-inch square; cut each sheet into nine separate squares. Place in ungreased muffin cups, pressing gently onto bottom and ...

Quick puff pastry is very similar to a cut-in dough recipe. Think pie crust. Combine cold ingredients -- butter, flours, ice water -- and work the ingredients just to form a crumbly mass.