Savory Puff Pastry with Minced Meat and Cheese

Here’s a savory puff pastry with minced meat and cheese that’s flaky, filling, and easy to make—great as a snack, lunch, or party food.

🥐 Savory Minced Meat & Cheese Puff Pastry

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

• 250 g (½ lb) minced meat (beef or chicken)

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 1 tbsp oil

• Salt, to taste

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp paprika (optional)

• ½ cup grated cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)

• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

1. Prepare filling

   • Heat oil in a pan.

   • Cook onion until soft.

   • Add minced meat, salt, pepper, and paprika.

   • Cook until meat is fully done. Let cool slightly.

2. Prepare pastry

   • Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

   • Roll out puff pastry slightly and cut into squares or rectangles.

3. Fill

   • Place a spoonful of meat on each piece.

   • Sprinkle grated cheese on top.

4. Shape

   • Fold pastry over filling (triangle or rectangle).

   • Press edges with a fork to seal.

5. Brush & bake

   • Brush tops with beaten egg.

   • Bake 18–22 minutes, until puffed and golden.

Variations

• Spicy: Add chili flakes or mild chili sauce

• Veggie: Replace meat with mushrooms and bell peppers

• Middle Eastern style: Add a pinch of cumin or allspice

Tips

• Let filling cool so the pastry puffs properly

• Don’t overfill or it may leak

• Best served warm

If you want, I can also give you an air-fryer version, mini party bites, or a make-ahead/freezer method