Puff pastry boats belong to those snacks that can be served to the table in an infinite number of variations. Such a dish will fit perfectly into the daily menu, and will easily decorate the festive table. You can make boats from the frozen semi-finished product, then they will be prepared easily and quickly!
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Puff pastry boats with potatoes and meat
One of the most satisfying options for the dish are puff pastry boats with potatoes and meat. This appetizer will appeal to lovers of a hearty and delicious meal. Boats are a portioned dish that is convenient to take with you on the road or on a picnic. But even at home, baked goods with such a filling are eaten with pleasure. It can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner, accompanied by a salad of fresh herbs.
For the recipe you will need to take:
- yeast-free puff pastry - 500 g;
- minced meat - 350 g;
- turnip onions - 1 pc.;
- potatoes - 3-4 pcs.;
- vegetable oil (for frying) - 3 tbsp. l .;
- egg (for greasing the dough) - 1 pc.;
- salt, spices.
Execution Technology:
- Dough must be thawed on the recommendation of the manufacturer.
- Meanwhile, the potatoes are boiled and mashed with milk and butter.
- Diced onions are fried in a pan in vegetable oil.
- Minced meat is added there and allowed. Add salt, spices.
- When the filling is prepared, proceed to the formation of boats.
- The dough is cut into 12x12 cm squares. Long cuts are made along the edges of the squares.
- In the center of the prepared dough spread mashed potatoes, and on top - meat with onions.
- The right edge of the dough is wrapped so that the filling is in the middle of the cut. With the left edge do the same.
- The dough is plucked from the sides, the resulting boat is greased with a beaten egg.
- Bake the dish on a greased baking sheet in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
It is important not to dry the boats in the oven, otherwise the puff pastry will become stiff and rough. Serve the dish better when hot. But the cooled boats will remain tasty and mouth-watering for several days.
With cheese filling
Cheese lovers will appreciate the flavorful boats with cheese filling. For the preparation of such a dish, you can use any cheese. And it is best to make the filling based on a mixture of several types. You can take a slightly dried product, which is left in the refrigerator.
For the recipe you will need:
- puff pastry - 500 g;
- cheese - 450 g;
- egg (for greasing the dough) - 1 pc.;
- salt, spices.
Execution Technology:
- The dough is taken out of the freezer and thawed at room temperature.
- Cheese grated. If several types of cheese are used, they are mixed together.
- The dough is cut into squares. Two holes are cut in each square, retreating 1 cm from the edge.
- The filling is laid out on prepared squares. The edges are wrapped around the filling and plucked so that the cheese is inside.
- Boats prepared for baking are greased with an egg and sent to the oven for 20-25 minutes.
To make the dish more aromatic, you can use a variety of spices. Any type of filling goes well with fresh herbs (dill, parsley, cilantro, tarragon), but you can use dry herbs.
Cooking with Chicken
Puff pastry boats with filling can be used as a quick snack, or act as a main dish. The most satisfying will be boats with meat filling, for example, with chicken. For the filling, you can chop chicken fillet yourself or meat cut from chicken thighs. The minced meat is more juicy than the one obtained after the meat is twisted in a meat grinder.
For the recipe you will need:
- yeast puff pastry - 500 g;
- chicken meat (boneless) - 350 g;
- onions - 1 pc.;
- vegetable oil - 3 tbsp. l .;
- egg (for greasing the dough) - 1 pc.;
- salt, spices.
Execution Technology:
- The prepared dough is cut into 12x12 cm squares.
- Onions - in a cube or half rings, meat - in a small cube.
- Prepared foods are fried in a pan with oil.
- Salt, chopped herbs or dry spices are added to the filling.
- The cooled filling is placed on the squares of the dough. The edges are plucked in the form of boats.
- The dough is greased with an egg.
- Boats are baked in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
Note! When preparing the filling, it is very important not to overcook the onions. It should acquire a slightly golden tone. Fried onions, brought to brown, will give minced meat an unpleasant aftertaste.
How to bake with sausage
The filling for boats with sausage is the easiest to prepare. But it should be noted that for such a dish you should not take dry varieties, boiled sausage or ham is suitable. To make the filling more juicy, you can add a little grated cheese to it.
For the recipe you will need:
- puff pastry - 500 g;
- sausage - 350 g;
- cheese - 200 g;
- egg for lubrication - 1 pc.;
- fresh vegetables - optional;
- salt, spices, herbs.
Execution Technology:
- The dough is thawed and cut into squares.
- Sausage or ham is cut into a cube measuring no more than 1x1 cm.
- The filling is placed on the prepared dough. Sprinkle cheese on top.
- The edges of the dough are plucked, forming boats.
- I grease the top with a beaten egg.
- Bake in a preheated oven to 180 degrees until cooked.
Very tasty are boats with sausage filling, if you add chopped vegetables to them. Fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, zucchini or eggplant are perfect as an addition.
Delicious puff pastry boats with minced meat
Those housewives who do not like to mess around in the kitchen can use minced meat as a filling. This technique saves time and avoids the preparation of products. You just need to mix the minced meat with spices - and the filling is ready!
For the recipe you will need:
- puff pastry - 500 g;
- minced meat - 400 g;
- onions - 1 pc.;
- egg - 1 pc.;
- salt, spices.
Execution Technology:
- The dough is thawed, cut into squares.
- Onions are diced, fried in a pan.
- Prefabricated meat is added to the onion. After 15 minutes - salt and spices.
- The cooled filling is placed on the dough. The edges pinch.
- The boats are greased with an egg and sent to the oven for 20-25 minutes.
Important! Roasting the minced meat before baking is necessary in order to give the meat a more pronounced taste and avoid the release of juice, which will necessarily happen when you try to bake the raw minced meat in the oven.
An interesting option with cottage cheese and herbs
Boats stuffed with cottage cheese with herbs are delicious and satisfying. For the filling, use cottage cheese, unsweetened curd mass or a mixture of these products with any soft cheeses (suluguni, feta, Adyghe).
For the recipe you will need:
- yeast puff pastry - 500 g;
- cottage cheese - 380 g;
- fresh greens - 1 large bunch;
- egg - 2 pcs.
Execution Technology:
- The dough is thawed, squares are formed from it.
- Cottage cheese is mixed with finely chopped herbs. Tarragon, dill, parsley or a mixture of these herbs are perfect for cottage cheese.
- One egg, salt is added to the filling, mixed until smooth.
- Curd spread on the dough, form boats.
- Top smeared with a beaten egg.
- The dish is baked in a preheated oven until cooked.
Puff pastry recipes are easily given even to those housewives who do not have much experience with the oven. This dough is malleable in operation and is compatible with almost any filling. And the result looks so appetizing that it will decorate both the casual table and the dinner party.