Mushroom
Smoked Gouda Puff Recipe
It's
so very easy, but it looks and tastes gourmet. Dinner party guests will be
impressed with this perfect starter course. Serve with a spicy mustard for
dipping if desired.
Ingredients
:
4-1/2
teaspoons butter
1/2
cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2
cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1/4
cup chopped fresh shiitake mushrooms
1
shallot, minced
2
teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/4
teaspoon salt
1/8
teaspoon pepper
1
sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/2
cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese
1
large egg
2
tablespoons water
How
To Make Mushroom Smoked Gouda Puff :
Preheat
oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add
mushrooms and shallot; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in
thyme, salt and pepper.
Unfold
puff pastry. Spread mushroom mixture to within 1 in. of edges. Sprinkle with
cheese. Roll up jelly-roll style; pinch seam and ends to seal. Place on a
parchment-lined baking sheet, seam side down. In a small bowl, whisk egg and
water; brush over pastry. Cut slits in top.
Bake
until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Test
Kitchen tips :
Feel
free to swap in your favorite mushrooms, or some of the freshest you can find
at your local market.
You
can experiment with the cheese here try a sharp cheddar, a creamy provolone or
a blend of different cheeses.