Mouthwatering Mushroom Cheese Puff Bites Recipe
Delight in these mouthwatering Mushroom Cheese Puff Bites, featuring flaky puff pastry filled with a savory mixture of sautéed cremini mushrooms, onions, garlic, and sharp white cheddar cheese. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these bite-sized treats combine buttery pastry with rich, savory flavors for an irresistible treat.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes
- Yield: 18 puff bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry
- 17.3 oz puff pastry sheets
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 16 oz cremini mushrooms, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pinch salt
Cheese
- 12 oz sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
Oils & Fats
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preparation: Thaw the puff pastry sheets on a large cutting board for about 30 minutes to make them pliable and easier to work with.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a muffin pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat a large cooking pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, then add the diced yellow onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add the diced cremini mushrooms to the pan and season with a pinch of salt. Continue sautéing for 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms have released their moisture and are nicely browned.
- Add Cheese: Remove the pan from heat and mix in the grated sharp white cheddar cheese, allowing it to melt slightly and incorporate with the mushroom mixture.
- Prepare Pastry Cups: Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets and cut each sheet into 9 equal squares. Press each square gently into the muffin pan cups, shaping them into little pastry cups.
- Fill Pastry Cups: Spoon approximately 1 ½ tablespoons of the mushroom and cheese mixture into each puff pastry cup, filling them evenly.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15-17 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up.
- Serve: Allow the puff bites to cool slightly before removing from the muffin pan and serving warm.
Notes
- You can substitute cremini mushrooms with button mushrooms if preferred.
- For a milder garlic flavor, reduce the amount of garlic cloves.
- Butter can be used instead of olive oil for sautéing to add richness.
- Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed before rolling for better handling.
- Serve these bite-sized puff pastries warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
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