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Mini Mushroom and Gruyère Pot Pies with Thyme

Savory Mini Mushroom and Gruyère Pot Pies with Thyme Delight

Mini Mushroom and Gruyère Pot Pies with Thyme are a comforting vegetarian dish ready in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 pot pies
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Mixed Mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, button) Feel free to substitute with other varieties like portobello or oyster.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Creates a rich base for sautéing vegetables.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chop for even cooking.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Mince for immediate impact.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Use it fresh for the best aroma.
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Essential for achieving that comforting pot pie texture.
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth Maintain vegetarian status with a suitable broth.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half for a lighter version.
  • to taste Salt Season to taste.
  • to taste Pepper Season to taste.
For the Pastry
  • 1 package Puff Pastry Use frozen puff pastry for a convenient option.
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese Nutty and slightly sweet, it melts beautifully.
  • 1 Egg Beaten for gloss finish before baking.

Equipment

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

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease six 6-ounce ramekins with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Roll out frozen puff pastry to about 1/8-inch thickness and cut out circles slightly larger than the tops of your ramekins.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a medium skillet over medium heat and sauté the finely chopped onion until translucent, about 4 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and mixed mushrooms, cooking for 8-10 minutes until mushrooms are golden brown and moisture has evaporated.
  5. Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and chopped fresh thyme, stirring to coat mushrooms and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of vegetable broth and cook until smooth and thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
  7. Stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream and let the filling simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Season the filling with salt and pepper to taste, then divide among the prepared ramekins.
  9. Sprinkle shredded Gruyère cheese over the filling in each ramekin, then place puff pastry rounds on top and gently press to seal.
  10. Brush tops with a beaten egg and bake for 15-20 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown.
  11. Remove from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pot pieCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure mushrooms are thoroughly cooked to prevent soggy filling; press pastry edges down firmly to seal properly.

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