Here’s a delicious, flaky Mushroom and Cheese Puff Pastry recipe — perfect as an appetizer, snack, or light meal!

🍄 Mushroom & Cheese Puff Pastry

Ingredients (makes 6–8 pastries)

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or mix)
• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
• 1 small onion or 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp thyme (fresh or dried)
• Salt & black pepper
• ½ cup shredded cheese (Gruyère, mozzarella, cheddar, or Swiss)
• 1 egg (for egg wash)
• Optional: 1–2 tbsp cream or cream cheese for a creamier filling

Instructions

1. Make the mushroom filling

1. Heat butter/oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add onion/shallots and cook until soft (2–3 min).
3. Add mushrooms and cook until they release moisture and brown (5–7 min).
4. Stir in garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
5. Optional: Mix in a spoon of cream or cream cheese for richness.
6. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
7. Stir in shredded cheese.

2. Prepare the pastry

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Roll out puff pastry lightly and cut into 6–8 squares/rectangles.
3. Spoon some mushroom-cheese filling onto the center of each piece.

3. Shape

Choose one of these:

• Turnover style: Fold into a triangle, crimp edges with a fork.
• Parcel/pocket: Bring all corners to the center and pinch closed.
• Open tart: Leave edges exposed, folding sides slightly inward.

4. Bake

1. Brush tops with egg wash (1 beaten egg).
2. Bake 15–20 minutes, or until golden and puffed.

🍽️ Serving ideas

• Serve with a small green salad
• Pair with tomato soup
• Drizzle with balsamic glaze
• Add fresh herbs like parsley or chives on top

⭐ Variations

• Add spinach to the mushroom mixture
• Use feta or goat cheese for tanginess
• Add a splash of white wine while cooking mushrooms
• Make mini bite-size pastries for parties

If you want, I can give you a creamier version, a vegan version, or an air-fryer version!