Golden Baked Beef & Cheese Puff Rolls
Golden Baked Beef & Cheese Puff Rolls are the ultimate comfort food, combining savory ground beef, melty cheese, and flaky puff pastry. Perfect for quick dinners, parties, or potlucks, these crowd-pleasers are easy to make and endlessly customizable!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Cutting Board
- Chef’s Knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Pizza Cutter or Sharp Knife
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin preferred
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 lb ground beef lean preferred
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella, optional
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Season beef mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in shredded cheese (if using).
- On a lightly floured surface, unfold thawed puff pastry sheet. Cut into even squares or rectangles.
- Place a spoonful of beef mixture onto each pastry square.
- Fold pastry over filling, forming a triangle or rectangle. Crimp edges with a fork to seal.
- Place puff rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with egg wash (optional) for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until puff pastry is golden brown and puffed up.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Customize with spices like red pepper flakes or veggies like bell peppers for added flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
