Puff Pastry Meat and Cheese Pockets

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 RecipeIngredientsPuff pastryGround meat1 egg, salt (for filling)Fresh parsley, chopped2–3 cloves garlic, minced1 onion, finely choppedGround black pepper, to tasteButter (for sauce and sautéing)FlourMilkCheese (grated)SaltPinch of nutmegPinch of turmeric1 egg yolk (for egg wash)1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)Sesame seeds for topping