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.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the leftover filling mixture onto one half of each circle, leaving a small border around the edge.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Carefully transfer the pasties to the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pasties are golden brown and flaky.

Step 10

Allow the pasties to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm as a snack, lunch, or dinner!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1026.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2898.2

Total Fat 154.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 91.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 736.7mg	0%
Sodium 3398.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 250.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.2g	0%
Total Sugars 6.6g
Protein 116.1g	0%

Vitamin D 43IU	0%
Calcium 546.1mg	0%
Iron 19.4mg	0%
Potassium 1391.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.7%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 35.1%