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Mini Mushroom and Gruyère Pot Pies with Thyme

Heavenly Mini Mushroom and Gruyère Pot Pies with Thyme

These Mini Mushroom and Gruyère Pot Pies with Thyme blend comfort and elegance for perfect dinner gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 pot pies
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 package Puff Pastry Store-bought for convenience
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Mixed Mushrooms Cremini, shiitake, button
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or olive oil for dairy-free
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow onion or shallots
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme or dried thyme as substitute
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour option
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth Homemade stock or water
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half for a lighter version
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese Grated, or Emmental as substitute
  • 1 large Egg Beaten for wash

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Ramekins
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare six 6-ounce ramekins by greasing them with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Unroll puff pastry on a floured surface, and cut out circles larger than your ramekins.
  3. Melt unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat, add chopped onions, and sauté for about 4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add chopped mixed mushrooms and minced garlic to skillet, cooking for 8-10 minutes until mushrooms are golden brown.
  5. Sprinkle in thyme and flour, mixing for 2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
  6. Gradually pour in vegetable broth, stir to avoid lumps, and bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Mix in heavy cream after thickening, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Season filling with salt and black pepper to taste.
  9. Divide the mushroom mixture among ramekins and sprinkle Gruyère cheese on top.
  10. Cover filled ramekins with puff pastry, sealing the edges well.
  11. Brush the puff pastry with beaten egg for a golden color.
  12. Bake pot pies for 15-20 minutes until pastry is golden and puffy.
  13. Let pot pies cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pot pieCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure puff pastry is evenly rolled to prevent uneven baking. Taste and adjust seasoning before filling ramekins.

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