Mini Meatball Puff Pastries: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Mini Meatball Puff Pastries are the ultimate crowd-pleasing treat that combines a savory meatball filling with flaky, buttery puff pastry. Perfect for any gathering—be it a family dinner, festive celebration, or game day—these bite-sized delights are easy to make and bursting with flavor. Each pastry is filled with a seasoned blend of ground beef, herbs, and spices, all wrapped in golden pastry that puffs up beautifully in the oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Roll out thawed puff pastry sheets on a floured surface and cut them into squares (approximately 4 inches each).
- Place one meatball in the center of each pastry square and fold the corners over to seal.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg