If you’re looking for a recipe that combines the flaky crunch of puff pastry with the hearty richness of seasoned ground meat and the creaminess of a cheese sauce, this dish is the perfect choice. It’s one of those recipes that feels fancy enough for a dinner party but easy enough to whip up on a weeknight. The puff pastry provides a golden, buttery shell that holds in the savory meat filling, while a homemade béchamel-style cheese sauce elevates the flavor and texture. With the addition of fragrant garlic, onion, parsley, and warming spices like nutmeg and turmeric, every bite is packed with comfort and depth. Finished with a glossy egg wash and sprinkled sesame seeds, these pockets bake beautifully in just 25 minutes at 200 °C, giving you a crisp, golden dish that is both visually stunning and delicious.
Full Recipe
Ingredients
Puff pastry
Ground meat
1 egg, salt (for filling)
Fresh parsley, chopped
2–3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, finely chopped
Ground black pepper, to taste
Butter (for sauce and sautéing)
Flour
Milk
Cheese (grated)
Salt
Pinch of nutmeg
Pinch of turmeric
1 egg yolk (for egg wash)
1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
Sesame seeds for topping
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Cooking Directions
Preheat your oven to 200 °C (392 °F).
In a pan, melt a small knob of butter and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
Add the ground meat, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until browned. Stir in parsley and set aside to cool slightly.
In a separate saucepan, prepare the cheese sauce by melting butter, whisking in flour to form a roux, then gradually adding milk until smooth.
Stir in grated cheese, a pinch of nutmeg, turmeric, and salt to taste. Cook until thick and creamy.
Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut them into squares or rectangles.
Place a spoonful of the meat filling in the center of each square, then add a small amount of cheese sauce on top.
Fold the pastry over the filling to form pockets, sealing the edges with a fork.
Brush the tops with egg yolk mixed with a little milk for a glossy finish.
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
Arrange on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
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