Cake pop makers might seem like a fairly one-note kitchen contraption, but this only applies if you don't think outside the box. Truth be told, there are tons of ways to make use of a cake pop maker that you might not even consider until you try it out, at which point you'll discover some of the most delicious and most convenient takes on recipes that you've ever tasted.
We've got one of those for you today in the form of our easy puff pastry chicken balls.
A savory-sweet treat made in barely half an hour, these cake pop maker puff pastry chicken balls are the perfect hors d'oeuvre for a party, appetizers before dinner or just a great snack to have between meals.
With the convenience of a cake pop maker and the versatility it grants you, you'll be turning out fantastic dishes like nobody's business.
Ingredients
So long as you've got some simple, quality ingredients with which to make them, you'll be able to whip up these gorgeous goodies without any trouble.
For the Chicken Balls:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry dough (8 ounces) - thawed
- ½ cup chicken breast - cooked and diced
- ½ cup pears - peeled and diced
- ¼ cup walnuts - finely chopped
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese - finely shredded
- ¼ cup dried cranberries - finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup mustard
- ½ cup mayo
- salt and pepper - to taste
How to Make Them
Let's explore this recipe in depth so you can make these quick and wholesome chicken balls yourself.
- Lightly grease the cooking plates of the cake pop maker.
- Mix all of the filling ingredients in a bowl.
- Unroll the puff pastry sheet out and cut out circles (a bit bigger than the holes of your cake pop maker), You can use a small cup or cookie cutter. Alternatively, you can just cut them into about 24 equal squares with a pizza cutter.
- Fill each circle with about one teaspoon of the filling and close it up. Shape them into balls with your hands.
- Place them in the preheated cake pop maker and bake for 4 minutes. Flip them over and bake 1 to 2 more minutes, until golden brown all over. (Careful here as the cake pop maker does get hot - you can use heat gloves and a spatula.)
- Let the chicken balls cool for a few minutes, as they will be hot in the center. Mix up the sauce ingredients and season, to taste.
- Serve the puff pastry chicken balls with the sauce.
Storage & Reheating
- Store leftover chicken balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- They can be reheated in the microwave or a low oven.
What's your favorite cake pop maker recipe trick? If you've got any ideas, let me know and please share the recipe.
📋Recipe
Cake Pop Maker Puff Pastry Chicken Balls
Ingredients
For the Chicken Balls:
- ½ cup chicken breast - cooked and diced
- ½ cup pears - peeled and diced
- ¼ cup walnuts - finely chopped
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese - finely shredded
- ¼ cup dried cranberries - finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry dough (8 ounces) - thawed
For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup mustard
- ½ cup mayo
- salt and pepper - to taste
Instructions
- Lightly grease the cooking plates of the cake pop maker.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken breast, pears, walnuts, cheese, dried cranberries and Italian seasoning.
- Unroll the puff pastry sheet out and cut out circles (a bit bigger than the holes of your cake pop maker), You can use a small cup or cookie cutter. Alternatively, you can just cut them into about 24 equal squares with a pizza cutter.
- Fill each circle with about one teaspoon of the filling and close it up. Shape them into balls with your hands.
- Place them in the preheated cake pop maker and bake for 4 minutes. Flip them over and bake 1 to 2 more minutes, until golden brown all over. (Careful here as the cake pop maker does get hot - you can use heat gloves and a spatula.)
- Let the chicken balls cool for a few minutes, as they will be hot in the center. Mix up the sauce ingredients and season, to taste.
- Serve the puff pastry chicken balls with the sauce.
Equipment
Notes
- Store leftover chicken balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- They can be reheated in the microwave or a low oven.
Nutrition
Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.
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