Greggs Festive Bake
Recreate the Greggs Festive Bake at home – flaky puff pastry filled with chicken, stuffing, sage & onion, bacon, and cranberry. The ultimate Christmas fakeaway.
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Why you'll love it
The Greggs Festive Bake is a limited-edition holiday treat that UK fans wait for every winter. Wrapped in golden puff pastry, it’s packed with a creamy filling of chicken breast pieces, sage and onion stuffing, crispy bacon, and a hint of sweet cranberry. Topped with a crunchy breadcrumb coating, it’s a Christmas classic in handheld form. With this copycat recipe, you can make your own Festive Bakes at home – no queues, no seasonal limits. Using ready-rolled puff pastry keeps things simple, while fresh chicken, stuffing, and bacon give you the same indulgent filling. Serve warm for a cosy fakeaway that tastes just like Greggs.
About the original
Greggs is the UK’s favourite high street bakery chain, and their Festive Bake has become a Christmas institution. First launched in 2009, it’s one of the most anticipated seasonal releases each year. Making your own means you can enjoy it any time of year – and even tweak the filling to your taste.
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Ingredients
- 1 sheet Puff Pastry — 320 g
- 250 g Chicken breast — Cooked chicken - Chopped
- 100 g Bacon — Smoked Bacon - Chopped
- 100 g Sage & Onion Stuffing — Store bought prepared
- 3 tbsp Double cream
- 2 tbsp Cranberry Sauce
- 50 g Cheddar cheese — Grated
- 1 piece Egg — Beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp Breadcrumbs — For Topping
Method
Preheat oven to 200°C (fan 180°C) / 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment.
Mix chicken, bacon, stuffing, cream, cranberry sauce, cheese, and seasoning in a bowl.
Roll out puff pastry and cut into 4 equal rectangles.
Spoon filling onto one side of each rectangle. Fold over, seal edges with a fork.
Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve warm with extra cranberry sauce.
Tips & Variations
- Make mini festive bakes for party food.
- Swap chicken for turkey for a more traditional Christmas version.
- Use vegan puff pastry and plant-based alternatives for a vegan festive bake.
- Freeze unbaked bakes and cook from frozen at 200°C for 30–35 minutes.
FAQs
- Can I freeze leftovers?
- Yes, up to 3 months. Reheat thoroughly.
- Can I use leftover Christmas dinner?
- Absolutely – leftover turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce work perfectly.
- Do Greggs Festive Bakes have cheese?
- Yes – a little cheddar or similar cheese is included in the creamy filling.
Nutrition (per serving)
| Calories | 420 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Carbs | 31 g |
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