Description
Mini Steak and Cheese Cups are flavorful, bite-sized appetizers filled with juicy steak, melted cheese, sweet peppers, and onions, all wrapped in a golden, flaky pastry crust. These savory cups are perfect for parties, game nights, or quick indulgent snacks—offering a delicious twist on a steak and cheese sandwich in a portable form.
Ingredients
1/2 pound steak (sirloin or ribeye), diced
1 sheet puff pastry or tart dough
1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Season diced steak with salt and pepper, then sear until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.
4. In the same skillet, sauté onions and bell peppers until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
5. In a bowl, mix together the steak, sautéed veggies, and both cheeses.
6. Roll out puff pastry and cut into 2.5-inch circles. Press each into the muffin cups.
7. Fill each pastry shell with the steak-cheese mixture.
8. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until the pastry is golden and cheese is bubbly.
9. Cool slightly before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Let filling cool before placing it in dough to avoid soggy pastry.
Don’t overfill the cups—this prevents cheese overflow while baking.
For a crispier crust, brush pastry edges with egg wash before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: steak appetizer, cheesy mini cups, savory bites