Description
These Feta & Mushroom Brunch Squares are a delightful combination of puff pastry filled with a savory mix of mushrooms, cheeses, and herbs. Perfect for a leisurely brunch or breakfast gathering.
Ingredients
Puff Pastry:
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Mushroom Filling:
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small onion (finely chopped), 2 cups mushrooms (sliced), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Mixture:
4 oz feta cheese (crumbled), 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
Egg Mixture:
2 large eggs, 1/3 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
Garnish:
1 tablespoon chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the pastry: Roll out the puff pastry slightly and place it on the prepared sheet. Score a 1/2-inch border around the edges with a knife (do not cut through).
- Make the filling: In a skillet, sauté onions, mushrooms, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper until golden. Cool slightly.
- Prepare the filling: Whisk eggs with cream. Spread mushroom mixture inside the pastry border. Add feta and mozzarella. Pour egg mixture over the filling.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and set. Garnish with parsley, cut into squares, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can prepare the mushroom mixture a day ahead and assemble before baking.
- For extra flavor, consider adding sun-dried tomatoes or spinach to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
