Savory Puff Pastry Meat Pockets

by
Pin

🥐 Savory Puff Pastry Meat Pockets

Crispy, golden, and stuffed with a delicious herbed meat and cheese filling — the ultimate snack or quick dinner!

If you’ve got puff pastry and minced meat, you’re halfway to making one of the most satisfying, family-approved recipes in your kitchen. These savory meat pockets are buttery, flaky, and bursting with comforting flavors. I make them three times a week, and my family never gets tired of them — they always ask for more!

🧾 Ingredients

  • 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 onion, finely chopped

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1 lb (450 g) minced meat (beef, lamb, or a mix)

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

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

  • 1 small bunch of parsley, chopped

  • 2 boiled eggs, chopped

  • 1 egg yolk, for brushing

  • Pickled cucumbers, for serving (optional but highly recommended!)

🔪 Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F).

2. Sauté the Filling

In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden.
Stir in the minced meat, season with salt, pepper, and dried basil, and cook until fully browned.
Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.

3. Mix the Filling

To the cooled meat mixture, add the chopped parsley, cheese, and chopped boiled eggs. Stir well until combined.

4. Assemble the Pockets

Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into even rectangles or squares.
Spoon a bit of the filling into the center of each piece.
Fold over to form a triangle or rectangle and press the edges closed with a fork.
Brush the tops with egg yolk for a golden finish.

5. Bake

Place the filled pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until puffed and golden.

6. Serve

Let cool slightly before serving. These pair beautifully with pickled cucumbers or a simple salad on the side.

🧊 Storage & Reheating

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

  • Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 160°C (320°F) for 5–7 minutes to re-crisp.

📝 Final Thoughts

These puff pastry meat pockets are quick to prepare, easy to love, and always a hit at the dinner table or on the go. Whether you serve them fresh out of the oven or pack them for lunch, they’re guaranteed to disappear fast!

Leave a Comment