Mushroom and Smoked Gouda Puff

  Appetizers

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.

Mushroom and Smoked Gouda Puff

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min. + standing
YIELD: 8 servings.

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

Instructions

  • 1. 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.
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 210 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 260mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

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