Mouthwatering Mushroom Cheese Puff Bites Recipe
These Mouthwatering Mushroom Cheese Puff Bites combine buttery, flaky puff pastry with a savory filling of sautéed cremini mushrooms, onions, garlic, and sharp white cheddar cheese. Perfectly baked to golden-brown perfection, they’re an irresistible appetizer or snack that balances creamy, cheesy richness with a flavorful mushroom medley.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 18 puff bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Puff Pastry
- 17.3 oz puff pastry
For the Filling
- 16 oz cremini mushrooms, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pinch salt
- 12 oz sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
For Cooking
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Thaw Puff Pastry: Let the puff pastry sheets thaw on a large cutting board for about 30 minutes until pliable and ready to use.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a muffin pan to prevent sticking.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat a large cooking pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until the onion becomes transparent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add the diced cremini mushrooms to the pan, season with salt, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until mushrooms are tender and browned.
- Add Cheese: Mix the grated sharp white cheddar cheese into the cooked mushroom mixture, stirring to combine while still warm.
- Prepare Pastry Cups: Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut each into 9 equal squares. Gently form each square into a muffin cup within the greased muffin pan.
- Fill Pastry Cups: Spoon about 1½ tablespoons of the mushroom and cheese mixture into each puff pastry cup, filling them evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden-brown.
- Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- You may substitute cremini mushrooms with button mushrooms if preferred.
- Adjust garlic quantity to taste for a milder or stronger flavor.
- Butter can be used instead of olive oil for sautéing if desired.
- Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed for easier handling and better puffing.
- Serve these puff bites as appetizers at parties or as a savory snack.
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