Description
A delightful savory pastry filled with sautéed mushrooms and fresh thyme, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz mushrooms (Cremini or Shiitake), cleaned and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 package puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cup cheese (optional, Gruyère or Parmesan)
- 1 egg, for egg wash
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the butter or oil. Sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the mushrooms and thyme, cooking until mushrooms are tender and golden. Season with salt and pepper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface until 1/4 inch thick, then cut into 4×4 inch squares.
- Place a spoonful of the mushroom mixture in the center of each pastry square, adding cheese if desired.
- Fold the pastry over to create a triangle or rectangle and seal the edges. Crimp with a fork for decoration.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and brush each square with egg wash.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Great as an appetizer or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: mushroom, puff pastry, thyme, appetizer, vegetarian