Here’s a delicious Savory Puff Pastry with Minced Meat and Cheese recipe—perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light meal. 🥐🧀🍖
🥐 Savory Puff Pastry with Minced Meat & Cheese
Ingredients (makes 4–6 pastries)
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 250 g (1/2 lb) minced meat (beef, lamb, or chicken)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano or thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1–2 tbsp oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare filling
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add minced meat and cook until browned.
- Season with paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Stir in shredded cheese.
- Prepare puff pastry
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut into squares or rectangles (about 3×3 inches).
- Fill pastries
- Place a spoonful of meat and cheese filling in the center of each square.
- Fold pastry over (triangle or rectangle) and press edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake
- Place pastries on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake 15–20 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Serve
- Serve warm as a snack, appetizer, or with a side salad.
Tips
- For extra flavor, add a little Worcestershire sauce, mustard, or chopped herbs to the filling.
- You can freeze unbaked pastries and bake straight from frozen—just add a few extra minutes to baking time.
- Swap cheese for feta or cream cheese for a different taste.
I can also give a “mini party-size version” where you make bite-sized puffs that are perfect for gatherings or school snacks.
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