12 Irresistible Mini Beef Wellington Bites for Holiday Magic
Mini Beef Wellington Bites are the ultimate holiday appetizer—fancy, flavorful, and easy to make. These bite-sized delights feature seared beef tenderloin, rich mushroom duxelles, and flaky puff pastry, perfect for any festive gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef tenderloin, cut into 1.5” cubes
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped or sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Crumbled blue cheese or herbed cheese (optional topping)
- Fresh thyme (for garnish)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium-high heat. Sear beef cubes on all sides for a perfect crust.
- In the same pan, sauté mushrooms in butter until deeply browned. Add salt and pepper.
- Cut puff pastry into 2” squares or circles and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lightly brush with egg wash. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes or until golden.
- Layer each puff pastry with mushrooms, top with a beef cube, and add a dollop of blue cheese.
- Garnish with fresh thyme and serve warm.
Notes
- For a crispier pastry, brush with extra egg wash.
- Substitute blue cheese with goat cheese for a milder flavor.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg