Savory Mushroom Gruyère Puff Pastry Braid
A delightful dish combining rich flavors of mushrooms and Gruyère cheese wrapped in flaky puff pastry.
Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course main dish
Cuisine French
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal
Puff Pastry
- 8 ounces puff pastry thawed for easy handling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil adds richness to the filling
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced, cremini or button
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt to season the filling
- ½ teaspoon black pepper for a hint of spice
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese shredded
- 1 egg beaten for egg wash
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, cooking for 5-7 minutes until tender. Stir in thyme, salt, and pepper, then remove from heat and let cool.
Roll out puff pastry into a rectangle (12x16 inches) on a floured surface. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Make diagonal cuts along the sides, leaving the center third uncut.
Spread the cooled mushroom mixture down the center of the uncut pastry. Sprinkle shredded Gruyère cheese over the filling. Fold cut sides over the filling to create a braid, pinching the ends to seal.
Brush the top of the braid with beaten egg. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing.
Calories: 320kcalProtein: 10gSodium: 600mg
Keyword cheese, mushroom, puff pastry