Store-Bought Dough Makes These Flaky Puff Pastry Recipes a Total Snap

Over the holidays, we keep our freezers stocked with easy, versatile ingredients that are sure to come in handy for a last-minute potluck dish or an easy cocktail-hour appetizer. You'd be surprised at the multitude of uses you'll find for frozen tater tots and frozen corn. Frozen sheets of puff pastry are another surprising holiday essential—they're an easy way to dress up any meal. Typically, we'd advocate for making our own pastry, but when we're in a pinch, this frozen dough is the next best thing. Its flaky layers rise in the oven to create the signature pillowy, buttery puff of pastry. This dough is endlessly versatile—it can be used to top family-friendly pot pies or stacked to form a layered napoleon dessert. It can be twisted into luxurious cheese straws for a no-fuss, last-minute party appetizer or form the base of an indulgent tomato tart. We even have extra-festive uses for this dough that range from sweet to savory. With this collection of creative recipes, you're sure to find a use for that box of puff pastry this holiday season. So on your pre-holiday grocery trip, pick up a box of puff pastry to keep in your freezer. When you're entertaining in a pinch, it's sure to come in handy.