SAVORY

Cheese steak Pastry Cups

Active Time: 10 min.

Total Time: 30 min.

Servings: 9

I lived in Philadelphia for many years & thoroughly enjoyed my fair share of cheese & steak on a soft roll. Every now & then, I try to develop another way to enjoy the flavors of a great cheese steak. The puff pastry texture & creamy meaty flavors of these cups do not disappoint.

Note: Should you end up with a bit extra filling, a spoon or fork will help you with that problem. 

• 1 puff pastry sheet – thawed 
• 1 pound rare deli roast beef – very thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium large onion – chopped
• 8 ounces cremini mushrooms – chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic or powder 
• 1/4 teaspoon granulated onion or powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 tablespoons cream cheese
• 1/2 cup provolone cheese grated

1. Preheat your oven to 400°.
2. In a large nonstick skillet, over medium high heat, add olive oil, chopped onion, mushrooms & a pinch of salt. Sautè for about 5 minutes. Set aside.
3. To the same skillet, over medium high heat, add another drizzle olive oil, beef, granulated garlic, onion, salt & black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently for about 30 seconds. It’s okay if the meat breaks apart.
4. Immediately add the onion, mushroom mixture back to the skillet with the beef. Add cream cheese and stir until cheese is melted thoroughly & creamy. Remove from heat. Taste & adjust seasoning if needed. 
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry to crease the folds. Cut into 9 equal squares. 
6. Using a 12 cup muffin tin, spray or brush 9 cups with oil. Place a square of pastry dough in the greased muffin cups. Add about 3 tablespoons of cheesesteak mix to each cup. You want the mixture to come 3/4 way up to the top so it doesn’t overflow & get messy. 
7. Bake for about 15 minutes or until pastry is puffed & beginning to turn golden. Top with enough grated provolone cheese to cover each cheesesteak cup and continue to bake for another 3 minutes or until cheese has melted. 

Enjoy while everything is warm & a bit sloppy.