BRIE MUSHROOM PASTRIES

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You can use this recipe for parties as an appetizer or for dinner gatherings as the first course. The rustic and savory taste of the mushrooms is balanced by tangy Brie and delicate puff pastry. -Vivi Taylor, Middleburg, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons olive oil
12 small baby portobello mushrooms (about 6 ounces), stems removed
3 ounces diced pancetta or bacon strips (about 1/2 cup)
1 pound baby portobello mushrooms, finely chopped
2 shallots, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 ounces Brie cheese, cut into 12 cubes (1/2 inch)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Place whole mushrooms in pan, stem side down; cook 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels., In same pan, saute pancetta over medium heat until browned, 3-4 minutes. Add chopped mushrooms; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add shallots and garlic; cook and stir until juices have evaporated, 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in salt and pepper., On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry to a 15x12-in. rectangle. Cut 12 circles with a floured 3-in. round cookie cutter (save scraps for another use). Press each into a greased muffin cup; prick bottoms with a fork. Brush lightly with beaten egg., Fill whole mushrooms with cheese; place in pastry cups, cheese side up. Top with pancetta mixture. Bake until pastry is golden brown, 12-15 minutes., Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate leftovers. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked pastries in muffin pan until firm. Transfer pastries to freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper; return to freezer. To use, place pastries in muffin pans; cover and thaw in refrigerator overnight. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Silas Meeme Ananga
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves brie and mushrooms.


Joey Rhoades
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These pastries are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth it for a special occasion.


Wandile Ndlovu
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I still enjoyed these pastries. The brie and puff pastry were delicious.


ivan kalema
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pastries turned out perfectly. They were flaky and golden brown.


Rafaqat Malik
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These pastries are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're perfect for a special occasion.


Sarita Majhi
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The only thing I would change about this recipe is to use a different type of mushroom. I used white mushrooms, but I think a more flavorful mushroom would be better.


Pika Chu
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I made these pastries for a brunch party and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about them.


Jaan Bhatti
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These pastries are so easy to make, even for a beginner like me. I was able to whip them up in no time.


Idris Oguntade
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I'm not usually a big fan of brie, but I loved it in these pastries. The mushrooms and puff pastry really balance out the flavor.


slater espangel
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I've made these pastries several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of brie, mushrooms, and puff pastry is just perfect.


Sweet Judy Wiggins
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These brie mushroom pastries were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.