The ultimate impressive party appetizer! Buttery, flaky puff pastry twisted with savory seasoned ground beef and sharp cheddar cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time 10minutes mins
Cook Time 20minutes mins
Total Time 30minutes mins

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
• 1 cup cooked ground beef seasoned and cooled
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 egg beaten, for egg wash

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lightly flour the work surface and gently roll the thawed puff pastry into a rectangle. Spread the cooled ground beef evenly over one half, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef.
Fold the empty half of the pastry over the filling and gently press the edges together. Cut the filled pastry into approximately 12 strips with a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
Carefully twist each strip several times. Arrange the twists on the prepared baking sheet with a little space between them.
Lightly brush the tops of the twists with the beaten egg, keeping the egg wash away from the cut sides.
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the puff pastry is fully puffed and deeply golden brown.
Let the twists cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy them warm as an appetizer, snack, or easy party food.

Notes
Your cooked ground beef must be completely cold before assembly. Warm beef melts the fat between the pastry layers, preventing a strong rise and leaving the twists flat and greasy.