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### 🧑🍳 **Sausage-Stuffed Puff Pastry**
#### ✅ **Ingredients**:
* 1 sheet **puff pastry**, thawed
* 250g (about 8 oz) **ground sausage** (spicy or mild, as preferred)
* 1/4 cup **onion**, finely chopped
* 1/4 cup **bell pepper**, finely chopped (optional)
* 1/2 cup **shredded cheese** (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
* 1 tsp **dried oregano** or Italian seasoning
* 1 **egg** (for egg wash)
* 1 tsp **olive oil**
* Salt and pepper to taste
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#### 🔪 **Instructions**:
1. **Preheat oven** to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. **Cook the sausage filling**:
* In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil.
* Sauté onion (and bell pepper if using) until soft (2–3 minutes).
* Add sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked.
* Season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
* Mix in shredded cheese.
3. **Prepare the pastry**:
* Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
* Cut into rectangles (about 3×4 inches or desired size).
4. **Assemble**:
* Spoon a small amount of sausage mixture into the center of each rectangle.
* Fold over to seal (like a turnover or mini pocket).
* Press edges with a fork to seal tightly.
5. **Egg wash**:
* Beat the egg with 1 tbsp water.
* Brush the tops of pastries with egg wash.
6. **Bake**:
* Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
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### 🥄 Serving Suggestions:
* Serve hot with **mustard**, **ketchup**, or **garlic aioli**.
* Great for breakfast with a side of scrambled eggs or salad.
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### 📦 Storage:
* Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
* Reheat in an oven or air fryer for best texture.
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