Cheesy Mega-Meatballs in Puff Pastry
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Ingredients
- 1pound ground beef
- 1pound ground pork
- 1/2cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4cup grated parmesan
- 2 large eggs(or 1 jumbo egg)
- 1/4cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2tablespoons fresh basil, chopped fine
- 1 sweet yellow onion, chopped fine
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1teaspoon salt
- 1teaspoon pepper
- 1package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed overnight in refrigerator
- 2cups shredded mozzarella
- 2 egg yolks plus 2 tablespoons water beaten for egg wash
- tomato sauce, for serving
- fresh basil, for garnish
- grated Parmesan, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef and pork, breadcrumbs, parmesan, egg, parsley, basil, sautéed minced onion, garlic cloves, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine and then shape into softball size meatballs. In a hot skillet with olive oil, brown the meatballs on all side and cook until done. (Do not overcook.)Set aside. On a floured cutting board, spread out puff pastry sheets and cut into 4-inch squares. In a bowl, mix 2 egg yolks and 2 tablespoons of water. Brush mixture over squares. Add 2-3 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella onto center of pastry square. Place meatball on top of the cheese. Wrap puff pastry around meatball, sealing with your hands. Brush more egg wash over entire dough ball and sprinkle lightly with kosher or sea salt. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet, seam side down. Brush with egg wash. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees or until golden brown. Spread marinara sauce on a plate. Add a meatball and enjoy!