Description
Savory Mincemeat Puff Muffins - Prepare for a taste sensation like no other! Think of these as a magical blend of delectably seasoned minced meat, fresh veggies, and a hint of herbs, all enveloped in a flaky, buttery pastry. But don't be fooled, these are no ordinary muffins. They're the surprise your taste buds have been yearning for, making them a star at brunch or a perfect snack for those midday hunger pangs.
Ingredients
1 T. olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
5 oz. minced beef
Sea salt, to taste
1 medium eggplant, roasted
1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package instructions
1 c. mozzarella, shredded
1 egg yolk
Béchamel Sauce:
2 T. flour
1 T. butter
1 c. milk
1/4 t. nutmeg, freshly ground prefered
Sea salt, to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 12 cup muffin pan. Set aside.
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Add olive oil to a small skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
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Add onion and sauté 3-4 minutes.
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Add beef and cook until cooked through and browned. Season to taste with salt. Set aside.
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Wrap eggplant with foil and heat over a medium flame on gas stove turning every 2-3 minutes with tongs until cooked through, approximately 12 minutes. Alternatively, poke holes with a fork, and roast at 400°F in oven turning once, 15-20 minutes depending on size.
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Let eggplant cool and then peel and chop. Set aside.
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In a medium saucepan, add flour and butter. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Slowly whisk in milk and mix well.
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Cook stirring constantly 5-7 minutes or until béchamel sauce thickens. Add nutmeg and season to taste with salt.
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Add chopped eggplant and combine. Set aside.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry dough with a rolling pin. Cut into 5” x 5” squares.
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Place dough squares into the prepared muffin pan.
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Evenly divide beef mixture into the 12 cups. Top with béchamel sauce and mozzarella cheese.
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Beat the egg yolk with a fork and using a pastry brush, lightly brush the pastry dough.
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Bake at 400°F for approximately 10 minutes or until the mozzarella begins to melt and the puff pastry has turned golden brown.
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Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes