Meat pies

4 servings

60 minutes

Meat vatrushki are an original dish of Russian cuisine that combines the tenderness of cottage cheese filling with the rich flavor of minced meat. They can be considered a gastronomic reinterpretation of traditional vatrushki, where sweet cottage cheese is replaced with a savory mixture of melted cheese and cottage cheese. The dish features a rich, layered taste where meat, cheese, and spices create a harmonious texture. Such vatrushki are perfect for a cozy home dinner or festive table. Baked at 180 degrees for 40 minutes, they acquire a golden crust while the filling remains juicy and tender. Serving with greens adds freshness and completeness to the flavor. This dish is easily adaptable — one can experiment with types of cheese and spices to make it even more aromatic and unique.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 615.2
• Proteins: 48.5g
• Fats: 41.2g
• Carbohydrates: 11g

Ingredients

• Minced meat: 500 g
• Processed cheese: 150 g
• Cottage cheese: 300 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Hard cheese: 100 g
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Ground dried garlic: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Add grated cheese, spices, and 1 raw chicken egg to the minced meat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Minced meat: 500 g
   • Hard cheese: 100 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Ground dried garlic:  to taste

2. Mix cottage cheese with processed cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 300 g
   • Processed cheese: 150 g

3. Make nests from minced meat and fill them with cottage cheese filling. Bake at 180 degrees for 40 minutes (better in a greased dish than on a baking sheet). Sprinkle with green onions or herbs on top.