One thing we love about pastries is that they are truly fun to make. My only problem when making pastries is that I tend to piece at the stuff I need to stuff them with. Please, don't do that. As a matter of fact, think of how mouthwatering awesome these parties are going to be, once you have the swiss melting all over the turkey and mushrooms. While you create this dish, please dare to be different. Instead of swiss cheese, you might consider pepper jack. And, instead of turkey, you may consider chicken. That said, let's get started!
What you need to get:
- 1 pkg. (17.3 ounces) Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets, thawed
- 4 slices bacon
- One 8-ounce package sliced mushrooms, roughly chopped
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups chopped or shredded cooked turkey
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 large egg, whisked with 1 tablespoon water
What we are going to do:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat.
2. In a medium skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove to paper towels to drain, then crumble. Remove all of the bacon fat from the skillet except for 1 tablespoon.
3. Add the mushrooms and onions to the skillet and saute over medium heat until softened. Stir in cream, Dijon and salt/pepper. Cook until reduced slightly and thickened. Set aside to cool a bit.
4. Assemble the pastries. Cut each sheet of Puff Pastry into 4 equal squares. Divide the mushroom mixture between 4 squares. Top with turkey, bacon and Swiss cheese. Roll out each of the remaining Puff Pastry squares so they're a little bit larger (or just use your fingers to press and stretch them). Place the second piece over the top of each with filling. Use a fork to seal the edges to form “pockets.” Brush each square with egg wash and use a knife to poke a few slits in the top for steam to escape while baking. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve immediately.
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Okay, so this recipe was a little bit of work. But, think of yourself as an artist. This is your craft. This is your masterpiece. Enjoy it. While so cliche, this is oh, so true: “Anything great is worth waiting for.” Forget great, this dish is marvelous and you are the designer!
Comment below with your outcomes and any variations to the recipe. We would love to hear!
Article & Photo Source: Recipe Girl
Looks good.