Description
Savory Mushroom & Gruyère Puff Pastry Braid is a delightful dish that combines flaky puff pastry with a rich filling of earthy mushrooms and nutty Gruyère cheese. This elegant recipe is perfect for entertaining or as a cozy weeknight meal, impressing guests with its beautiful braid and irresistible flavors. Simple to prepare and packed with satisfying ingredients, this dish is sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms (chopped)
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms (chopped)
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese (grated)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 egg (for wash)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onions until translucent. Add chopped mushrooms and minced garlic; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Lower the heat and stir in grated Gruyère cheese and fresh thyme until combined. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface into two rectangles. Cut diagonal slits on each side of one rectangle, about one inch apart.
- Place half the mushroom mixture down the center of the rectangle. Fold the strips over the filling alternately to create a braid.
- Brush the top with egg wash and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 braid slice (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg