Savory Puff Pastry with Minced Meat & Cheese

⏱️ Time

Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 30–35 minutes
Total: ~50 minutes

🍽️ Serves

4–6 slices

🛒 Ingredients

1 sheet puff pastry (thawed, rectangular)
400–450 g minced meat (beef or chicken)
1 small onion, very finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp cumin or Italian seasoning (optional)
1 tbsp olive oil
1–1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 egg (for egg wash)
Optional garnish: chopped parsley or chives

🔥 Instructions (Step-by-Step)

Preheat oven
Preheat to 190°C / 375°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Prepare filling
In a bowl, mix minced meat, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, seasoning, and olive oil until well combined.
Roll pastry
Place puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Roll slightly to even thickness.
Add meat
Spread the meat mixture evenly over the pastry, leaving about 2 cm (¾ inch) space at the edges.
Add cheese
Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the meat.
Roll tightly
Roll the pastry into a log (like a Swiss roll), seam-side down.
Egg wash
Brush the top with beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake
Bake for 30–35 minutes, until deeply golden and cooked through.
Rest & slice
Rest 5 minutes, then slice and serve warm.

🧠 Nutrition (Approx. per slice)

Calories: 380–420 kcal
Protein: 18–22 g
Fat: 24–28 g
Carbohydrates: 22–26 g

🌰 Nut Information

Nut-free recipe
Always check puff pastry and cheese packaging for cross-contamination warnings

Q & A

Q: Can I use cooked meat instead?
Yes. If meat is pre-cooked, reduce baking time to 25–28 minutes.

Q: Can I add vegetables?
Absolutely—finely chopped mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach work well (squeeze moisture out).

Q: How do I prevent a soggy bottom?

Use cold pastry
Don’t overload filling
Bake on the middle rack

Q: Can I freeze it?
Yes! Freeze unbaked or baked (sliced). Reheat in oven, not microwave.

Q: Can I make it spicy?
Add chili flakes, green chilies, or a pinch of cayenne.

🌟 Variations

Cheesy deluxe: Add cheddar + mozzarella mix
Middle Eastern style: Add cumin, coriander & parsley
Pizza-style: Add a thin layer of pizza sauce under the meat

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