🧀 Mini Cheeseburger Pastry Bundles Recipe | Easy Puff Pastry Appetizer
These Mini Cheeseburger Pastry Bundles are made with flaky puff pastry, seasoned beef, and melty cheese — a quick and easy appetizer or snack perfect for parties and game day!
📌 Why You’ll Love These Mini Cheeseburger Pastry Bundles
- Perfect finger food for parties and gatherings
- Freezer-friendly and easy to reheat
- Made with store-bought puff pastry — minimal prep!
- Kid-approved and highly snackable
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- ½ lb (225g) ground beef
- ½ small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese slices, chopped)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Optional toppings: diced pickles, sesame seeds, or chopped bacon
🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Beef Filling:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until browned.
- Drain excess fat.
- Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for another 2–3 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
2. Assemble the Bundles:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into 9 squares.
- Add a spoonful of beef mixture to the center of each square.
- Sprinkle with cheese (and pickles or bacon, if using).
- Fold corners toward the center and pinch to seal.
- Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds (optional).
3. Bake:
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool slightly before serving.
🧊 Storage & Reheating
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best crispiness.
- Freeze before or after baking — great for make-ahead snacks!
🧠 Tips for Success
- Use pre-shredded cheese to save time.
- Let the beef cool before adding to pastry — prevents sogginess.
- Don’t overfill — a teaspoon or so is plenty per square.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or smoked paprika.
🧁 Variations
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version
- Add a slice of jalapeño for a spicy twist
- Swap cheddar for pepper jack, mozzarella, or gouda
- Try a breakfast version with scrambled egg and sausage
🙋♀️ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use homemade pastry dough?
Absolutely! But store-bought puff pastry saves time and works beautifully.
Do these taste good at room temperature?
Yes! They're perfect for potlucks and lunchboxes.
Can I make them ahead of time?
Yes — assemble and refrigerate or freeze, then bake fresh before serving.
📌 Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for a bite-sized, crowd-pleasing snack with big flavor and minimal prep, these Mini Cheeseburger Pastry Bundles are the answer. From family dinners to tailgate parties, they deliver all the flavor of a cheeseburger — wrapped in buttery, flaky pastry.
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