Mini Mushroom & Gruyère Pot Pies Recipe
Delight in these Mini Mushroom & Gruyère Pot Pies that combine earthy mushrooms with creamy Gruyère cheese, all encased in flaky puff pastry. Perfect as a comforting main dish, these pot pies boast a rich and savory filling enhanced with fresh thyme and garlic, baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 mini pot pies 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Mushroom Filling
- 2 cups mixed mushrooms (cremini and shiitake), chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Puff Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s properly heated by the time your pot pies are assembled.
- Sauté Mushrooms: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the chopped mixed mushrooms. Cook them for 5 to 7 minutes until they turn golden brown, adding minced garlic in the last minute to develop flavor.
- Make Creamy Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream and vegetable broth into the mushrooms. Add fresh thyme, salt, and pepper, then let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly, forming a rich filling.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface. Cut the dough into squares sized to cover your ramekins or mini pie dishes.
- Assemble Pot Pies: Spoon the mushroom mixture evenly into your ramekins. Sprinkle the grated Gruyère cheese on top of the filling. Cover each with a puff pastry square, pressing down gently on the edges to seal.
- Bake: Place the assembled pot pies in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Serve: Remove from the oven carefully and let cool for a few minutes before serving to enjoy a warm, comforting meal.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, ensure the vegetable broth is vegetarian-friendly.
- You can substitute Gruyère cheese with Swiss or mozzarella if unavailable.
- Make sure the puff pastry is properly thawed to prevent tearing during rolling and cutting.
- Optional: Add a splash of white wine to the mushroom mixture for extra depth of flavor.
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