Description
Delightful one-bite wonders encapsulating homemade comfort food with earthy flavors and a gooey, cheesy filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups mushrooms (such as cremini or button), diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 package puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate the diced mushrooms and cook until they’ve released their moisture and browned, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and fresh thyme, sauté for an additional minute. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mixture, stir and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in the broth, stirring continuously until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low; mix in the heavy cream, shredded Gruyère, and Dijon mustard until melted and combined. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Roll out puff pastry sheets and cut out circles larger than your ramekins.
- Press the pastry circles into the ramekins, fill with the mushroom mixture, leaving space at the top.
- Top each pie with another pastry circle, seal edges, and cut slits on top for steam.
- Brush each pot pie with beaten egg and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider a splash of balsamic vinegar or a pinch of red pepper flakes. Ensure puff pastry is well-thawed for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg