12 Quick and Easy Puff Pastry Appetizers
9. Mushroom Bundles
Mushroom bundles are a delightful appetizer that transforms ordinary puff pastry into bite-sized pockets of savory goodness. These elegant treats combine earthy mushrooms with complementary flavors, creating a crowd-pleasing starter that’s surprisingly simple to prepare.
You’ll love how these flaky pastry bundles create an impressive presentation with minimal effort. The golden, buttery exterior gives way to a warm filling of mushrooms and complementary ingredients like broccoli and cheese. These bundles are perfect for parties or as a special treat for family dinners.
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Serving Size
- Makes 12 bundles (serves 6)
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 2 cups mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped small
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and add the onions, cooking them until translucent.
- Add the garlic and mushrooms, cooking until the mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown.
- Stir in the broccoli and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Remove the skillet from the heat, let it cool slightly, then mix in the cheddar cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Cut the puff pastry sheet into 12 equal squares.
- Place a spoonful of the mushroom mixture in the center of each square.
- Bring the corners of each square together and pinch to seal, forming a bundle shape.
- Brush each bundle with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake them for 18-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
Nutrition Info
- Calories: 210 per bundle
- Fat: 15 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
