🥟 Cheesy Meat & Veggie Pastry Pockets 🧀🥩✨

Golden, crispy pastry filled with seasoned ground meat, gooey cheese, and fresh veggies—perfect as a snack, appetizer, or cozy meal!

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or turkey
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• ½ cup chopped green bell pepper or scallions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
• 1 package puff pastry sheets (thawed)
• 1 egg (for egg wash)
• Optional: chopped parsley or chives for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Set oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cook Filling: In a skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft. Add ground meat, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned. Let cool slightly.
3. Mix in Cheese: Stir shredded cheese into cooled meat mixture.
4. Assemble Pockets: Cut puff pastry into squares. Add 1–2 tbsp filling to center of each. Fold over and seal edges with a fork.
5. Brush & Bake: Brush tops with beaten egg. Bake 18–22 minutes until golden and puffed.
6. Serve: Garnish with parsley or chives. Serve warm with dipping sauce or salad.

Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: ~40 minutes
• Yield: 8–10 pastry pockets
• Kcal: ~280 per pocket

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