Meaball Cheese Pockets

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup onion, minced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • Thawed puff pastry, cut into 4-inch squares
  • Shredded mozzarella
  • Egg wash
  • Tomato sauce
  • Basil as garnish
  • Grated Parmesan as garnish

Preparation

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt and pepper, minced onion, garlic cloves and chopped parsley. Form into 1 ½-inch balls.
Place meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Broil for 7 to 10 minutes. Set aside until cool enough to handle.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Flour your work surface. Start by placing a heaping tablespoon of shredded mozzarella onto center of pastry square. Place a meatball on top of cheese. Wrap the puff pastry around the meatball. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet, seam side down. Brush with egg wash.
Bake for 25 minutes.
Serve with tomato sauce and garnish with basil and Parmesan.