Name: Savory Mushroom & Gruyère Puff Pastry Braid | Easy Golden Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed; 2 cups mushrooms, sliced; 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried); 1 egg (for egg wash); Salt & pepper, to taste

Description

This Savory Mushroom & Gruyère Puff Pastry Braid is golden, cheesy, and irresistibly flaky. Earthy mushrooms sautéed with garlic, onion, and thyme are wrapped in buttery puff pastry and baked until puffed and crisp. It looks elegant enough for holidays but is simple enough for any weeknight. Slice, share, and watch it disappear.

Ingredients

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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried)
1 egg (for egg wash)
Salt & pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened and fragrant.
Add mushrooms and thyme. Cook until tender and moisture evaporates. Season with salt and pepper.
Roll out puff pastry slightly and place on prepared baking sheet. Spoon mushroom mixture down the center. Top with shredded Gruyère.
Cut 1-inch slits along both long sides of the pastry. Fold strips alternately over the filling to create a braid.
Brush pastry with egg wash. Bake 20–25 minutes, until puffed and golden.