Sautéed Mushroom and Parmesan Tart

Sautéed Mushroom and Parmesan Tart || Perfect for your next holiday party or for lunch with the girls.

Guys, another perfect holiday app coming at you—this savoury sautéed mushroom and parmesan tart. I know. A lot of apps happening over in this corner of the world. But this one can wear many hats. Like cocktail party star and vegetarian main dish for two. Yup, this is one versatile mushroom tart. And it works for brunch, lunch or dinner. WIN.

It’s also unfussy (read: no stress), full of yummy mushroom flavor, and comes together with only a few basic ingredients. Mushrooms, sautéed until browned and crispy, are the star of this dish and a little garlic, parmesan and kosher salt transform them into the most satisfying topping.

 Now for some Q & A. Do your kids like mushrooms? Raw, cooked? Not at all? As a kid I strongly disliked them, but already my five year old daughter loves them. She’ll eat them raw, roasted, sautéed, you name it. This brings me much joy (especially knowing how long it took me to come around). My 8 year old son is still on the fence…he’ll try them, but definitely won’t devour them like his sister. I’m hopeful he’ll come around with time.

Let me know how your kiddos feel about mushrooms in the comments, ok? I truly find the eating habits of other people’s children fascinating:)

Look at all those delicious mushrooms.

A few thyme leaves tossed about adds some presentation wow. Fresh parsley would also taste and look fab.

My recipe tip: make the mushrooms the day before (sautéed, with everything added)—they’ll keep well in the fridge and on the day of, all you’ll have to do is spread them out over the puff pastry and bake. I use these rolled puff pastry sheets.

More app ideas here, and check out these yummy deviled eggs with fresh dill and this creamy shrimp dip.

Bon appetite.

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Sauteed Mushroom and Parmesan Tart

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Total Time40 mins

Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Lunch, Main Dish

Servings: 4 as an appetizer

Author: Bri @ monday sunday kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 454 grams cremini or white button mushrooms two 227 gram containers -- washed and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• a few good pinches of kosher salt
• freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 small clove of garlic minced
• fresh thyme leaves a small bunch for garnishing
• 1 egg beaten to wash the puff pastry
• 1 square puff pastry sheet thawed and rolled out

Instructions

• Thaw puff pastry sheet according to directions on the package (2 hours at room temperature).
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• When the puff pastry is nearly ready to roll out, prep the mushrooms (wash and slice), and add oil and butter to a stovetop pan over medium high heat.
• Add sliced mushrooms and sauté, stirring occasionally until they begin to crisp and brown—five to 10 minutes. If the mushrooms begin to burn, reduce the heat slightly. *The pan must be hot for the mushrooms to crisp up and for the water they'll release to evaporate.*
• At this point, add in minced garlic, kosher salt, pepper and continue cooking.
• Once the majority of the mushrooms are crisp and brown, stir in shredded parmesan and mix well.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• Roll out puff pastry onto a baking sheet.
• Spoon mushrooms over the pastry evenly, leaving a little less than an inch border.
• Using a pastry brush, gently wash the pastry border with the beaten egg.
• Bake at 400 for 20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is raised and golden.
• Garnish with fresh thyme leaves as you like (a teaspoon or two is perfect).
• Using a pizza cutter, slice into squares and serve warm. Enjoy!