Description
Delightful pot pies filled with earthy mushrooms and rich Gruyère cheese, encased in a flaky pastry shell.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed mushrooms (button, cremini, shiitake)
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 package puff pastry
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables: Start by heating butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and minced garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Then, add finely chopped mushrooms, cooking until they release their moisture and turn golden.
- Add flavor: Incorporate carrots into the mix and season with salt, pepper, and your chosen herbs. Allow everything to caramelize slightly, enhancing those wonderful flavors.
- Combine cheese and broth: Pour in a splash of vegetable or chicken broth, followed by a generous helping of Gruyère cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and coats the veggies beautifully.
- Prepare the crust: Roll out your puff pastry on a floured surface. Cut into round shapes to fit your ramekins or muffin tins. Place the pastry in, ensuring that it hangs over the edges.
- Fill and bake: Spoon the savory mushroom mixture into each pastry shell. Fold the overhanging pastry back on top or create a decorative lattice. Brush with an egg wash for a golden finish, then bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 25-30 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy: Once baked, let the pies cool slightly before serving. They’re best enjoyed warm.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute butter with olive oil. These pot pies freeze well; bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pot pies, mushroom recipes, Gruyère cheese