My sister brings these to every August porch party and it only takes 4 ingredients to make a flaky golden crowd pleaser.

These Oven-Baked Beef Puff Pastry Twists bring together savory ground beef and melted white cheese, all wrapped inside rich, buttery, flaky pastry. After being twisted and brushed with egg wash, they bake up into golden-brown spirals that are crisp on the outside, layered throughout, and perfect as a snack or party appetizer.

Oven-Baked 4-Ingredient Beef Puff Pastry Twists

Ingredients

• Sheet puff pastry, thawed – 1
• Ground beef – 1 pound
• Shredded white cheese (mozzarella or Monterey Jack) – 1 cup
• Large egg, beaten – 1

Step-by-Step Directions

1. Preheat and brown the beef – Set your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks. Drain off any excess grease and let it cool slightly.
2. Layer the filling – On a lightly floured surface, unfold the thawed puff pastry and gently roll it out just enough to smooth the seam lines. Spread the cooled beef mixture over one half of the pastry, then scatter the shredded white cheese evenly over the meat.
3. Fold, cut, and twist – Fold the bare half of the pastry over the filling and press down gently to seal. Using a knife or pizza cutter, slice the pastry into strips about 1 inch wide. Carefully twist each strip a few times, then place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one. Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
4. Bake and serve – Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the pastry is puffed up and deep golden brown, with the cheese fully melted inside. Let them rest for about 5 minutes before serving warm.