Description
Delicious flaky pastries filled with a savory mixture of beef, ham, and cheddar cheese, perfect for any snack or party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/4 cups cooked beef, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup smoked ham or smoked beef, finely diced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 package puff pastry, thawed (two sheets)
- 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for finishing
- Optional sesame or poppy seeds for topping
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for an additional 30-60 seconds. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add diced smoked beef or ham, stirring for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir until everything is coated.
- Pour in beef broth, stirring to avoid lumps. Add Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce and chopped parsley. Transfer the filling to a bowl and let cool to room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out one sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 9 equal squares. Repeat with the second sheet for a total of 18 squares.
- Spoon 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of cooled filling into the center of each square and top with a little Cheddar cheese.
- Fold corners together and crimp edges with a fork to seal.
- Arrange puffs on the baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with optional seeds.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure the filling is completely cooled before filling the pastry. These puffs can be frozen unbaked and cooked from frozen.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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