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Puff pastries, cupcakes and minced meat cigars with cheese sauce
Three indulgent preparations based on the same minced meat filling and a cheese béchamel sauce: oven-baked puff pastries, phyllo dough cupcakes and fried brick cigars. Ideal for a convivial meal or a buffet.
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Critical Success Points
- • Brown the meat until uniformly colored.
- • Thicken the béchamel correctly without boiling it.
- • Seal the pastries and cigars to prevent filling leaks.
- • Fry the cigars at the correct temperature (180°C) to avoid excessive oil absorption.
Safety Warnings
- • Handle hot oil with care; wear kitchen gloves if necessary.
- • Use oven mitts when removing dishes from the oven.
- • Do not leave the béchamel unattended to avoid burning.
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