Bacon and Cheese Turnovers
These slimming friendly Bacon and Cheese Turnovers are made using a low calorie tortilla wrap. Enjoy as a picnic snack or a light breakfast.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories114
- Carbs6.1g
- Protein12g
- Fat4.5g
- Saturates1.9g
- Sugars0.5g
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If you’re a fan of those delicious bacon and cheese pastries you can get from the bakery, this is the recipe for you!
Instead of buttery pastry that’s high in calories, we’ve used low calorie tortilla wraps baked in the oven to create mini, slimming friendly versions.
At just 114 calories each, these little turnovers have all the flavour, crunch and cheesy goodness of the bakery version, but they’ll fit in with whatever diet plan you’re following.
These are so versatile too! Experiment with the fillings and use whatever cheese you prefer, or add in vegetables like onion or mushroom. Just remember to adjust the calories accordingly.
We love these as a weekend breakfast but they taste great cold too so you can pack them up for lunches or picnics.
What diets are these Bacon and Cheese Turnovers suitable for?
Bacon and Cheese Turnovers can be enjoyed on gluten free diets, as long as you substitute the low calorie tortilla wraps for a gluten free alternative.
As always, take extra care when cooking for people with allergies and be sure to use different utensils, cookware and preparation areas.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Bacon and Cheese Turnovers?
You’ll need some low calorie tortilla wraps, which are available in your local supermarket.
There are lots of different brands available, just be sure to check the nutrition information of the tortillas you’re using and adjust the recipe calories accordingly.
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‘So easy and quick to make. They taste absolutely amazing. Bacon and Cheese Turnovers were always my "go-to" at the bakery. Over the moon I can now enjoy a low-fat version.’
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A good non-stick frying panlike this one from Amazon is perfect for frying off the bacon and any other fillings you choose to add.
Bake your turnovers on a Baking Tray similar to this one. It’s a kitchen staple that’ll come in so handy.
How many calories are in these Bacon and Cheese Turnovers?
There are 114 calories per portion of these Bacon and Cheese Turnovers, which means this recipe falls into our Everyday Light category.
This Bacon and Cheese Turnovers recipe is ideal when following any of the larger diet plans such as Weight Watchers or counting calories.
The average woman needs around 2000kcal per day to maintain a healthy body weight, and men typically need slightly more at 2,500kcals, but you may want to reduce these if you are aiming to lose weight. You can find more information on the NHS website.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Step 2
Spray a frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat. Add the bacon and cook on both sides for 2 minutes or until cooked through and set aside.
Step 3
Line a baking tray with foil and spray well with low calorie cooking spray. Set aside.
Step 4
Cut the tortilla wraps into quarters. Each piece will look like a triangle with a curved edge. Fold in the tip of the triangle by 1cm to square it off.
Step 5
Add some cheese followed by 1 bacon medallion into the middle of each piece.
Step 6
Brush the edges of the tortilla pieces with the beaten egg and fold in the two outer points. Place top side down on the baking tray and lightly brush the back with some beaten egg. Repeat until all the pieces are done.
Step 7
Spray the turnovers with low calorie cooking spray and place in the middle of the oven for 10 minutes or until golden.
Step 8
Flip the pastries over and brush the tops with the rest of the beaten egg. Spray with low calorie cooking spray and place back in the oven for another 5 minutes, or until the tops are golden.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and serve.
What could I serve with these Bacon and Cheese Turnovers?
You can enjoy these Bacon and Cheese Turnovers on their own as a snack or light breakfast but we think they’re perfect for picnics!
Put on a good spread and serve these with some of our other picnic favourites;
How do you know when Bacon and Cheese Turnovers are cooked?
Before adding into the tortillas you’ll need to fry the bacon in a pan until it’s cooked all the way through. This should only take around 2 minutes on each side.
You’ll then need to cook these Bacon and Cheese Turnovers in the oven for around 15 minutes or until the tortilla wrap is golden brown on both sides.
Here in the UK, the standard advice is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and maintained that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep you and your family safe!
How long can you keep Bacon and Cheese Turnovers in the fridge?
Once you’ve put it out, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours. These turnovers taste just as good hot or cold so you can make them in advance and pack them up to enjoy later in the day.
If you allow any leftovers to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid. You can keep leftovers of Bacon and Cheese Turnovers in the fridge for approximately 3 days.
Can I freeze Bacon and Cheese Turnovers?
This recipe CAN be frozen, but please do remember to do the following:
- Make sure that you freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Choose a container or a bag that is suitable for freezing.
- Label your dish with the name of the recipe and the date that you froze it on.
How do I reheat Bacon and Cheese Turnovers?
From chilled: Place on a baking tray and cover with foil. Reheat in the oven at 180°C for 5-10 minutes until piping hot all the way through.
From frozen: Allow to defrost in the fridge, and reheat covered in foil in the oven at 180°C for 5-10 minutes until piping hot all the way through.
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Bacon and Cheese Turnovers
These slimming friendly Bacon and Cheese Turnovers are made using a low calorie tortilla wrap. Enjoy as a picnic snack or a light breakfast.
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Prep Time
15 MINS
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Cook Time
19 MINS
- KCals 114
- Carbs 6.1G
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 200°C.
- Spray a frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat. Add the bacon and cook on both sides for 2 minutes or until cooked through and set aside.
- Line a baking tray with foil and spray well with low calorie cooking spray. Set aside.
- Cut the tortilla wraps into quarters. Each piece will look like a triangle with a curved edge. Fold in the tip of the triangle by 1cm to square it off.
- Add some cheese followed by 1 bacon medallion into the middle of each piece.
- Brush the edges of the tortilla pieces with the beaten egg and fold in the two outer points. Place top side down on the baking tray and lightly brush the back with some beaten egg. Repeat until all the pieces are done.
- Spray the turnovers with low calorie cooking spray and place in the middle of the oven for 10 minutes or until golden.
- Flip the pastries over and brush the tops with the rest of the beaten egg. Spray with low calorie cooking spray and place back in the oven for another 5 minutes, or until the tops are golden.
- Remove from the oven and serve.
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ClaireCSunday 2nd October 2022
Would these work in the air fryer?
HollyMonday 3rd October 2022
Hey Claire, we haven’t tested this recipe in an air-fryer but it should work great! We have a handy article HERE which will help you convert the recipe to the air-fryer. Hope that helps!
EmileeSaturday 13th November 2021
These look yummy, can you advise if this recipe is in any of the books please?
HollyMonday 15th November 2021
Hey Emilee, this recipe is exclusive to our website. Hope that helps!
JoyFriday 27th August 2021
Just done these for breakfast they are very nice x
HollyTuesday 31st August 2021
Hey Joy, thanks for your message we are so glad to hear you enjoyed the turnovers!
Anita KitchingMonday 23rd August 2021
Cheese and bacon turnovers ,what a great lunch idea. I’m always stuck for lunch ideas 🎉
HollyTuesday 31st August 2021
Hi Anita, thanks so much for your message. Lunches are a bit tricky sometimes so we are glad to hear you’ve enjoyed the turnovers!
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