Here’s a tasty Minced Meat and Cheese Puff Pastry Roll—crispy, cheesy, and perfect for snacks or dinner.
🥐 Minced Meat & Cheese Puff Pastry Roll
🧾 Ingredients
- 500g minced meat (beef, chicken, or lamb)
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika or chili powder (optional)
- 1 tsp cumin or mixed spice (optional)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the filling
- Heat a pan and sauté onion and garlic until soft
- Add minced meat and cook until browned
- Season with salt, pepper, and spices
- Stir in tomato paste if using
- Cook until mixture is dry (no excess liquid)
2. Cool slightly
- Remove from heat and let it cool a bit (important so pastry doesn’t get soggy)
3. Assemble roll
- Roll out puff pastry on a flat surface
- Spread cooked minced meat evenly
- Sprinkle cheese over the top
4. Roll it up
- Carefully roll into a log shape
- Seal edges by pressing lightly
5. Bake
- Brush top with beaten egg
- Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes
- Bake until golden and puffed
🌟 Tips
- Don’t overfill or it may burst while baking
- Add chili flakes or jalapeños for spice
- Use mozzarella for stretchy cheese or cheddar for sharp flavor
- Serve with ketchup or garlic sauce
🥐 What makes it great
This puff pastry roll is:
- crispy outside
- juicy savory filling inside
- melty cheese throughout
If you want, I can also make:
- a spicy street-food version
- or a mini puff pastry snack bites version 👍
