Ohhh yes 🥐🧀 Savory Puff Pastry with Minced Meat and Cheese—crispy, flaky pastry stuffed with flavorful filling. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light meal. Here’s a classic, foolproof recipe.
🥐 Savory Puff Pastry with Minced Meat & Cheese
Ingredients (makes 8–10 pastries)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade), thawed
- 250 g (1/2 lb) minced meat (beef, lamb, or chicken)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano or thyme
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare filling
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion until translucent, add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add minced meat, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook until meat is browned and cooked through.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then stir in grated cheese.
2️⃣ Prepare puff pastry
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out puff pastry sheet slightly on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut into rectangles (~4×6 inches).
3️⃣ Assemble pastries
- Spoon 1–2 tbsp of filling onto each rectangle.
- Fold over (into squares or triangles) and press edges with a fork to seal.
- Beat egg and brush over the tops for a golden finish.
4️⃣ Bake
- Place pastries on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake 15–20 minutes, until golden and puffed.
5️⃣ Serve
- Serve hot or warm. Perfect with a dipping sauce like ketchup, mustard, or yogurt dip.
Pro Tips
- Keep filling cool before adding to pastry to avoid soggy bottoms.
- Extra flavor: add chopped herbs (parsley, cilantro) or chili flakes to filling.
- Cheese tip: a mix of melty (mozzarella) and sharp (cheddar) works best.
- Storage: leftovers can be reheated in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5–10 minutes to crisp up.
🔥 Variations
- 🥬 Spinach, feta & cheese
- 🌶️ Spicy minced meat & pepper jack
- 🍄 Mushroom & cheese
- 🍗 Chicken, herbs & cheese
I can also give a “party-size puff pastry spiral” version with minced meat and cheese that’s baked as a ring and sliced like a pizza—looks super fancy 😏.
Do you want me to do that?
