"My friends and I have been getting together for "ladies lunches" for years. These vol-au-vents are the perfect no-fuss fancy food; they look complicated, but are actually simple and fun to make. Whenever I think of good friends and good company, I think of these savory pastries. —Shauna Havey, Roy, Utah..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 package (17.30 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon water
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6 bacon strips
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2 medium leeks (white portion only), sliced
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1 medium sweet yellow pepper, diced
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1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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Minced fresh parsley plus additional ground pepper