Cheesy Beef Puff Pastry Twists

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These Cheesy Beef Puff Pastry Twists feature flaky, buttery layers of pastry wrapped around seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, baked to golden, crispy perfection.

Ingredients

For the Pastry & Filling:

  • Puff Pastry: 1 sheet (thawed if frozen)
  • Ground Beef: 1/2 pound (lean)
  • Yellow Onion: 1/4 cup, finely diced
  • Garlic: 1 clove, minced
  • Worcestershire Sauce: 1 teaspoon
  • Salt and Black Pepper: To taste
  • Shredded Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese: 1 cup

For the Egg Wash & Topping:

  • Egg: 1 large (beaten with 1 tablespoon of water)
  • Sesame Seeds or Everything Bagel Seasoning: 1 tablespoon (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the Beef Filling

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion, cooking until the beef is fully browned and the onions are soft (about 5 to 7 minutes). Drain any excess grease.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper, cooking for 1 more minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

2. Prepare the Puff Pastry

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out your thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface into a neat rectangle.

3. Assemble and Twist

  1. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese evenly over the bottom half of the puff pastry sheet.
  2. Spread the cooked ground beef mixture evenly over the cheese, then top with the remaining cheese.
  3. Fold the upper half of the puff pastry down over the filling to create a sandwich, pressing gently to seal.
  4. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the filled pastry vertically into strips (about 1 inch wide).
  5. Take each strip, twist it a few times like a corkscrew, and place it on the prepared baking sheet, pressing the ends down slightly so they hold their shape.

4. Bake

  1. Brush the top of each twist generously with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning if desired.
  2. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the puff pastry is puffed, deeply golden brown, and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  3. Let cool for a few minutes before serving warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

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