Leftover Pasties
Transform your leftovers into irresistible, golden-brown perfection with this Leftover Pasties recipe! Combining a flaky, homemade pastry crust with a savory filling of leftover cooked meat, veggies, and optional melted cheese, these handheld delights are as versatile as they are delicious. Enhanced with a touch of dried herbs and a hint of gravy for extra flavor, these pasties are baked to crisp perfection in just 25 minutes. Perfect as a comforting snack, packed lunch, or dinner, they’re an effortless way to repurpose yesterday’s meal into something extraordinary. Budget-friendly and endlessly customizable, these pasties are your go-to solution for reducing food waste while satisfying your cravings for homemade goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 g all-purpose flour
- 150 g unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 6 tbsp cold water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 large egg (for egg wash, beaten)
- 200 g leftover cooked meat or protein (e.g., shredded chicken, beef, ham, tofu)
- 150 g leftover cooked vegetables (e.g., potatoes, carrots, peas, or greens)
- 50 g grated cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp gravy or sauce (optional, for added moisture)
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp dried herbs (e.g., thyme, rosemary, or parsley)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and rub it into the flour with your fingers or a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork or your hands until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in cling film, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
While the dough chills, chop your leftover cooked meat or protein and vegetables into small, bite-sized pieces. Combine them in a bowl with grated cheese (if using), gravy or sauce (optional), black pepper, and dried herbs.
Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a floured surface to about 3mm thick. Use a medium-sized bowl or round cutter (approx. 6 inches/15 cm in diameter) to cut out circles.
Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the leftover filling mixture onto one half of each circle, leaving a small border around the edge.
Fold the dough over the filling to form a semi-circle. Press the edges together with your fingers or a fork to seal. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
Carefully transfer the pasties to the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pasties are golden brown and flaky.
Allow the pasties to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm as a snack, lunch, or dinner!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
735 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.5 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.1 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 182 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 747 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 29.3 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 339 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
