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No One Will Guess How You Cooked It! Quick Appetizer with Minced Meat

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!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 –8 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: European
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 600 g 21 oz puff pastry
  • 600 g 21 oz minced meat
  • 10 g 0.4 oz salt
  • 2 g 0.1 oz black pepper
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 20 ml 0.7 fl oz water
  • 100 g 3.5 oz cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 egg for brushing
  • 250 g 8.8 oz Greek yogurt
  • 15 g 0.5 oz garlic, minced
  • 10 g 0.4 oz parsley, chopped
  • 25 ml 0.8 fl oz olive oil
  • 3 g 0.1 oz salt (for sauce)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. In a bowl, mix the minced meat, chopped onion, salt, black pepper, and water until well combined.
  3. Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into squares or rectangles.
  4. Place a spoonful of the meat mixture onto each pastry piece and top with grated cheddar cheese.
  5. Fold the pastry over the filling, sealing the edges by pressing with a fork.
  6. Brush the tops with a beaten egg for a golden finish.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.
  8. While baking, prepare the garlic yogurt sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, minced garlic, parsley, olive oil, and salt.
  9. 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.