Here’s a delicious and easy recipe for Savory Puff Pastry with Minced Meat and Cheese – flaky, golden pastry filled with flavorful meat and melted cheese. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or main dish with a salad.
🥐 Savory Puff Pastry with Minced Meat and Cheese
🕒 Prep Time: 20 mins
🕒 Cook Time: 20–25 mins
🍽 Serves: 4–6
✅ Ingredients:
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1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or lamb/turkey)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp ground cumin (optional)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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½ cup chopped parsley or cilantro (optional)
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1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
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1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
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1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
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Sesame seeds or nigella seeds (optional topping)
🍳 Instructions:
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Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper. -
Prepare the Filling
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Heat oil in a pan. Add onion and sauté until soft (about 3–4 min).
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Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
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Add ground meat, cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
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Season with paprika, cumin (if using), salt, and pepper.
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Stir in chopped herbs (if using). Let the mixture cool slightly.
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Once cooled, mix in the shredded cheese.
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Assemble Pastries
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Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
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Cut into squares or rectangles (about 4″ each).
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Place a spoonful of meat mixture in the center of each square.
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Fold over into triangles or rectangles and press edges with a fork to seal.
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Bake
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Brush each pastry with beaten egg.
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Sprinkle with sesame or nigella seeds if desired.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
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Serve
Let cool slightly. Serve warm with yogurt sauce, sour cream, or a side salad.
🔄 Optional Variations:
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Add a spoonful of tomato paste or chili flakes for extra flavor
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Mix in spinach or peas for a veggie boost
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Use puff pastry cups or muffin tins for a fun shape