Puff Pastry Meatballs

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Recipe created by Linda Carey, culinary specialist

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Ingredients

  • MEATBALLS
  • 1 package (1 1/3 pounds) Kirkland Signature organic ground beef
  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 TBSP finely chopped shallots
  • 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tsp of dried oregano
  • 2 TBSP canola oil
  • PASTRY
  • 2 packages (4 sheets) frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 4 TBSP Dijon mustard
  • 6 slices swiss cheese, quartered

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare meatballs: Combine all meatball ingredients, except oil. Form into 24 equal-size balls. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute meatballs until cooked throughout, about 7 minutes, turning during cooking. Remove from pan to cool.

Prepare pastry: Place 1 sheet of puff pastry on a baking sheet. Spread 2 TBSP mustard on pastry, then evenly space 12 meatballs on top. Top each meatball with a piece of cheese. Place a second sheet of puff pastry on top of the meatballs. Press down around each meatball. Cut a square around each. Crimp all edges. Repeat process with remaining puff pastry to make 24 total pastries. Bake according to pastry instructions.

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