Description
This crispy, golden puff pastry appetizer filled with savory minced meat and melted cheddar cheese is the perfect crowd-pleaser. Flaky on the outside and juicy on the inside, these delicious bites are quick to prepare and packed with flavor. Served with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce, they make an irresistible snack, party dish, or even a light dinner. No one will believe how easy they are to make!
Ingredients
- 600g (21 oz) puff pastry
- 600g (21 oz) minced meat
- 10g (0.4 oz) salt
- 2g (0.1 oz) black pepper
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 20ml (0.7 fl oz) water
- 100g (3.5 oz) cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 egg (for brushing)
- 250g (8.8 oz) Greek yogurt
- 15g (0.5 oz) garlic, minced
- 10g (0.4 oz) parsley, chopped
- 25ml (0.8 fl oz) olive oil
- 3g (0.1 oz) salt (for sauce)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
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In a bowl, mix the minced meat, chopped onion, salt, black pepper, and water until well combined.
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Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into squares or rectangles.
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Place a spoonful of the meat mixture onto each pastry piece and top with grated cheddar cheese.
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Fold the pastry over the filling, sealing the edges by pressing with a fork.
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Brush the tops with a beaten egg for a golden finish.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.
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While baking, prepare the garlic yogurt sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, minced garlic, parsley, olive oil, and salt.
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Serve the pastries warm with the garlic yogurt sauce for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
- If using frozen puff pastry, let it thaw at room temperature before rolling.
- Try adding smoked paprika or chili flakes for extra flavor in the filling.
- For a vegetarian version, swap minced meat for sautéed mushrooms or spinach and feta cheese.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven for crispiness.
- These pastries can be frozen before baking—just bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European