Description
These golden puff pastries are filled with a savory mixture of minced meat, melted cheese, and boiled eggs, making for a delicious and satisfying snack or appetizer. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- Puff pastry (1 sheet or as needed)
- Butter (for greasing)
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 300g minced meat (beef, chicken, or pork)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 100g cheese (grated, such as mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1 bunch of parsley (chopped)
- 2 boiled eggs (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking tray with butter.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a pan, heat a little butter and sauté the chopped onion until softened.
- Add the minced meat to the pan and cook, breaking it up as it browns. Season with salt, pepper, and dried basil.
- Once the meat is cooked, remove the pan from the heat and let it cool slightly.
- Stir in the grated cheese, chopped parsley, and boiled eggs into the mixture.
- Assemble the Pastries:
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut it into rectangles or squares, depending on your preference.
- Spoon the filling onto the center of each pastry piece and fold it over to enclose the filling.
- Bake the Pastries:
- Place the filled pastries on the prepared baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
- Serve:
- Serve warm and enjoy these savory, cheesy delights!
Notes
- Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese, such as feta or gouda, for added flavor.
- You can also add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for a more varied filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg