Description
Savory Mushroom & Gruyère Puff Pastry Braid is a delightful dish that combines flaky, buttery pastry with rich earthy mushrooms and creamy Gruyère cheese. This visually stunning braid is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. With its tantalizing aroma and comforting flavors, it’s sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry sheets (17.3 oz)
- 1 cup chopped cremini mushrooms
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and mushrooms; cook until tender (5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat, stir in Gruyère cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut slits on either side of the dough.
- Spoon the mushroom mixture down the center, fold over the slits alternately like braiding hair.
- Brush the top with beaten egg and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 130g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg