Description
Delightful, flaky croissant bites filled with savory sautéed mushrooms and cheese, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
- Puff pastry (or croissant dough)
- Fresh mushrooms (cremini or shiitake)
- Garlic (minced)
- Cream cheese or Gruyère cheese
- Fresh parsley or thyme
- Egg wash (beaten egg)
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then add chopped mushrooms and cook until tender.
- Allow mixture to cool slightly.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface until 1/8-inch thick.
- Cut dough into squares, place a spoonful of the mushroom mixture and cheese in the center.
- Fold dough corners over filling and press to seal.
- Brush each assembled bite with egg wash.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until puffed and golden.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
Try adding spinach or artichokes for variation. Serve with garlic aioli or marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern/Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: croissant bites, appetizer, savory pastries, mushrooms, cheese