MUSHROOM AND SMOKED GOUDA PUFF

Mushroom and Smoked Gouda Puff image

It's so very easy, but it looks and tastes gourmet. Dinner party guests will be impressed with this perfect starter course. Serve with a spicy mustard for dipping if desired. -Christina Singer, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4-1/2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped fresh shiitake mushrooms
1 shallot, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/2 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese
1 large egg
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and shallot; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in thyme, salt and pepper., Unfold puff pastry. Spread mushroom mixture to within 1 in. of edges. Sprinkle with cheese. Roll up jelly-roll style; pinch seam and ends to seal. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, seam side down. In a small bowl, whisk egg and water; brush over pastry. Cut slits in top., Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.