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Puff Pastry with Minced Meat and Cheese

Savory

a savory recipe for **Puff Pastry with Minced Meat and Cheese** that’s perfect for a cozy meal or a tasty snack:

### Ingredients:

**For the Filling:**

– 1 sheet puff pastry (or as needed, depending on how many servings you want)

– 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 mozzarella, cheddar, or your favorite cheese)

– 1 bunch of parsley, chopped

– 2 boiled eggs, chopped

– 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)

– 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for extra flavor)

**For the Egg Wash:**

– 1 egg (beaten, for brushing the pastry)

### Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Filling:**

   – Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

   – Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.

   – Add the minced meat to the pan, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through.

   – Season with salt, black pepper, and dried basil. Stir in the tomato paste (if using) and cook for another minute to combine.

   – Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

   – Once cooled, add the grated cheese, chopped parsley, and chopped boiled eggs. Stir until everything is well combined.

2. **Assemble the Puff Pastry:**

   – Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

   – Lightly grease a baking sheet with butter.

   – Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a floured surface, if needed, to fit your desired shape (rectangular or square).

   – Cut the pastry into squares or rectangles, depending on how large you want each pastry to be.

   – Place a generous spoonful of the meat and cheese filling in the center of each pastry square.

   – Fold the pastry over the filling to form a triangle, square, or rectangle (depending on the shape you chose).

   – Press the edges down gently to seal the pastry. You can crimp the edges with a fork for a decorative look.

3. **Brush with Egg Wash:**

   – Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush the top of each pastry with the egg wash to give them a golden, glossy finish.

4. **Bake:**

   – Place the filled puff pastries on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and crisp.

5. **Serve:**

   – Once baked, remove the pastries from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.

   – Serve warm and enjoy!

These savory puff pastries are perfect as a snack, appetizer, or even as a light lunch. You can also customize the filling with different spices, herbs, or veggies according to your preference. Enjoy!

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