LAMB PASTRY BUNDLES

Lamb Pastry Bundles image

This recipe was such a hit that my family has now incorporated the Mediterranean flavors into several dishes! -Tess Konter, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen (2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 small onion, grated
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1-1/2 pounds ground lamb
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
2 logs (4 ounces each) fresh goat cheese, cut into 18 slices
1 large egg, lightly beaten
SAUCE:
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 jar (24 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained
1 garlic clove, minced
Dash crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine onion, cumin and paprika. Crumble lamb over mixture and mix well. Shape into eighteen 1/2-in.-thick mini patties. In a large skillet, cook patties in oil in batches over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear, 3-4 minutes on each side., On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry. Roll each sheet into a 12x12-in. square. Cut each into nine squares. Place a patty in the center of each square; top with cheese. Lightly brush egg over edges of pastry. Bring opposite corners of pastry over patty; pinch seams to seal tightly., Place seam side up on a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; brush with egg. Bake until pastry is golden brown, 18-22 minutes., Place sauce ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Serve with bundles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.