Description
A delightful savory braid filled with mushrooms and cheeses, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1/2 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 2 large eggs, divided
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the finely diced onion and cook until it softens, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sliced cremini mushrooms.
- Continue to sauté until the mushrooms are browned, about 8 minutes.
- Mix in the fresh thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the dry white wine if using and cook until absorbed.
- Stir in the cream cheese, grated Parmesan, and Dijon mustard until creamy.
- Remove from heat and fold in the grated Gruyère.
- Add one beaten egg to the filling and mix to bind.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly before assembling.
- Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet on a clean surface.
- Cut 8 diagonal strips down each long side of the pastry.
- Spread the mushroom and cheese filling down the center of the pastry.
- Fold the ends over the filling, then braid the strips alternately over the filling.
- Transfer the braided pastry to the baking tray.
- Brush the top with the remaining beaten egg.
- Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use quality ingredients for the best flavor and allow the filling to cool before assembling to prevent soggy pastry.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg