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Sautéed Mushroom and Parmesan Tart

Sauteed Mushroom and Parmesan Tart

This simple, savory mushroom and parmesan tart is made with mushrooms, sautéed until browned and crispy, a little garlic, parmesan, and fresh thyme. Perfect for Mother's Day brunch, your next holiday party, or lunch with the girls.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Brunch, Lunch, Main Dish
Servings 4 as an appetizer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 454 grams cremini or white button mushrooms two 227 gram containers -- washed and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • a few good pinches of kosher salt
  • freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 small clove of garlic minced
  • fresh thyme leaves a small bunch for garnishing
  • 1 egg beaten to wash the puff pastry
  • 1 square puff pastry sheet thawed and rolled out

Instructions
 

  • Thaw puff pastry sheet according to directions on the package (2 hours at room temperature).
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • When the puff pastry is nearly ready to roll out, prep the mushrooms (wash and slice), and add oil and butter to a stovetop pan over medium high heat.
  • Add sliced mushrooms and sauté, stirring occasionally until they begin to crisp and brown—five to 10 minutes. If the mushrooms begin to burn, reduce the heat slightly. *The pan must be hot for the mushrooms to crisp up and for the water they'll release to evaporate.*
  • At this point, add in minced garlic, kosher salt, pepper and continue cooking.
  • Once the majority of the mushrooms are crisp and brown, stir in shredded parmesan and mix well.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Roll out puff pastry onto a baking sheet.
  • Spoon mushrooms over the pastry evenly, leaving a little less than an inch border.
  • Using a pastry brush, gently wash the pastry border with the beaten egg.
  • Bake at 400 for 20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is raised and golden.
  • Garnish with fresh thyme leaves as you like (a teaspoon or two is perfect).
  • Using a pizza cutter, slice into squares and serve warm. Enjoy!