Description
Delightful crispy snacks filled with ground meat or lentils, cheese, and vibrant veggies, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Meat (beef, chicken, or lentils)
- 2 cups Shredded Cheese (Mozzarella, Cheddar, or Pepper Jack)
- 1 cup Chopped Bell Peppers or Onions
- 1 package Puff Pastry or Phyllo Dough
- 1 Egg (beaten) for Egg Wash
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by combining ground meat or lentils, shredded cheese, and chopped veggies in a mixing bowl, then season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Assemble the bites by rolling out the pastry and cutting it into squares or circles.
- Seal the edges by filling the pastry, folding over, and pressing to close.
- Bake on a lined baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Try customizing the filling with herbs, different cheeses, or adding mushrooms for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg