Description
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Beef Ham Puffs: Savory, Golden & Addictive!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1¼ cups cooked beef, finely chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Begin by Sautéing Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook finely diced onion until translucent.
- Introduce the Garlic and Ground Beef: Add minced garlic and ground beef, cooking until browned.
- Incorporate Beef and Thicken the Mixture: Stir in diced smoked beef and sprinkle flour over the mixture.
- Build the Rich Flavor Base: Add beef broth, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Final Touches and Cooling: Adjust seasoning, stir in parsley, and cool the filling completely.
- Prepare Your Workspace and Pastry: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut and Shape the Pastry: Cut puff pastry into 9 equal squares, yielding 18 squares total.
- Fill the Pastry Squares: Place cooled filling in the center of each pastry square.
- Seal the Puffs: Shape and seal the pastry using a fork.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Transfer shaped puffs to the baking sheet with space between them.
- The Golden Egg Wash: Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with seeds if desired.
- Bake Your Beef Ham Puffs: Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until golden brown.
- Cooling and Resting: Transfer to a wire rack to cool before serving.
- Presentation and Enjoyment: Serve warm on a platter for best flavor.
- Suggested Pairings: Serve with dipping sauces and store leftovers in an airtight container.
Notes
- Ensure filling is completely cooled before using.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Pairs well with dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg