This elegant twist on classic comfort food combines a rich blend of ground beef and poultry with aromatic onions, garlic, and herbs. The mixture is rolled into a log, studded with mushrooms, and encased in buttery, flaky puff pastry. As it bakes, the pastry turns a deep golden brown while the meat cooks through, creating a tender interior with a crisp exterior. It’s a perfect centerpiece for holiday dinners, special gatherings, or a sophisticated weeknight meal. Serve warm with gravy or cold as sandwiches for leftovers.
Meat Loaf In Puff Pastry
Description
This elegant twist on classic comfort food combines a rich blend of ground beef and poultry with aromatic onions, garlic, and herbs. The mixture is rolled into a log, studded with mushrooms, and encased in buttery, flaky puff pastry. As it bakes, the pastry turns a deep golden brown while the meat cooks through, creating a tender interior with a crisp exterior. It&# 226;ÂÂs a perfect centerpiece for holiday dinners, special gatherings, or a sophisticated weeknight meal. Serve warm with gravy or cold as sandwiches for leftovers.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat your oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
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In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, half of the chopped onion, half of the minced garlic, 1 cup of matzo meal or breadcrumbs, and salt and pepper to taste.
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Form the beef mixture into a flat rectangle on a sheet of aluminum foil.
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In a separate bowl, mix the ground chicken or turkey with the remaining onion, garlic, matzo meal, mustard, salt, and pepper.
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Spread the poultry mixture evenly over the beef rectangle.
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Arrange a line of sliced mushrooms across the width of the meat rectangle.
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Tightly roll up the meat in a jelly-roll fashion, using the foil to help lift it off the surface, and set aside.
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Unroll the thawed puff pastry on a flat surface and place the meat roll in the center.
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Wrap the pastry around the meat roll, trimming any excess dough and sealing the edges with water.
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Brush the entire surface of the pastry with beaten egg for a golden finish.
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Transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet and bake covered with foil for 30 minutes.
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Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the pastry is deep golden brown and the meat is cooked through.
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Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving hot or cold.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 109.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5.5g9%
- Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 91.5mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 13.2g5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
- Sugars 0.4g
- Protein 1.8g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Ensure the puff pastry is thawed but still cold before wrapping to maintain flakiness.
For a crispier exterior, ensure the oven is fully preheated before inserting the roast.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently or serve cold as sandwiches.
If the pastry browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil during the final minutes of baking.
