Creamy Mushroom Mini Pie Food

CREAMY MUSHROOM MINI PIE RECIPE

Steps:

• To begin making the Creamy Mushroom Mini Pie Recipe, get all the ingredients ready and make the pie crust according to the "short crust tart pastry dough" recipe. Refrigerate the pie dough for a couple of hours.
• While the pie dough is refrigerating, we will proceed to make the mushroom pie filling.
• To make the pie filling, heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan, add the onion and saute until it gets browned and close to caramelized. The caramelized flavor of the onions, brings out the delicious taste in the Mushroom pie.
• Once the onions are browned, add the garlic and the mushrooms and saute on high heat until the mushrooms get cooked through. The mushrooms release a lot of water while cooking as well. Allow the water from the mushrooms to evaporate.
• Once done, add the salt, pepper, basil and cream. Stir well to combine. You should have a thick mushroom mixture. If you feel it's a little more liquidy, then add a teaspoon of cornflour to thicken the mushroom pie filling. Turn off the heat and keep aside.
• Once the pie dough has firmed well in the refrigerator, it's time to roll and shape them into pies.
• You can bake the mini pies in large muffin moulds or pie tart pans. Grease these moulds with butter and keep aside. Preheat the oven to 180 C.
• Dust the kitchen platform with flour and roll the pie dough into a large rectangle.
• Roll the chilled dough on a floured work surface, and cut 10 cm circles with the help of a cookie cutter. The circle should be the size that will fit into the pie pan or the muffin pan.
• Once you have cut out the circles of dough, press one circle into each mould cavity till the edge and cut off the rest. If you think the dough is bigger and tends to fold inside the cavity, pinch the dough well so that it merges well. Do this with the remaining pie dough as well.
• Spoon the mushroom pie filling into each of the pie dough cavities. The next step is to cover the top of the pie with dough.
• To cover the top you will need more dough, so just measure the top and use a cookie cutter of that size to cut out the dough. Roll out the remaining dough, and stamp out circles and use these circles to cover the top of the pie. Pinch the sides of the bottom and the top dough to seal the pie from all sides.
• Make small insertions with a knife on the top of the pie to help release of air while the pie is baking.
• Now beat an egg, and brush over the edges of the pastry dough, also brush the pastry lid and pinch both them together. Also brush the top of the pastry lid with the egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds from top. If you want to make it eggless, you can use milk as well.
• Bake the Mushroom Pie in a preheated oven for 28 to 30 minutes at 180 degree celsius until you notice the crust is browned, golden and crisp. Once done, remove from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before you are ready to serve.
• Serve the Creamy Mushroom Pie along with a bowl of Lemongrass Soup, a Garlic Bread and a glass of wine for a weeknight dinner or even when you have friends over for parties.

MINI CREAMY MUSHROOM PIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 390 °F.
• Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 teaspoon of oil in a medium-sized saucepan. Add a finely sliced small onion and sauté until soft. Add a crushed garlic clove and the sliced mushrooms. Cook for about 3 minutes until the mushrooms are soft.
• Mix in a chopped handful of parsley and pour in 100 millilitres of cream. Stir, cook for about 2- 3 minutes and remove from the heat and leave to cool.
• Roll the pastry out on a work surface lightly dusted with flour. Use a cookie cutter to cut out six 4-inch circles. Press one circle into each muffin cup and continue to roll out the pastry and cut out six 3-inch circles until no more pastry remains.
• Distribute the mushroom filling between each of the pies. Brush the edges of the pastry with some egg. Place a pastry lid on top of each one and carefully press the pastry edges together to seal them.
• Brush each of the lids with beaten egg and sprinkle a few caraway seeds on each.
• Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden on top.
• Allow the pies to cool slightly in the tin before serving.
• Serve warm.

MINI CREAMY MUSHROOM PIES

Steps:

• Heat the butter and oil in a frying pan. Add the onion and fry until soft. Stir in the garlic and mushrooms, season and cook for 5 mins until the mushrooms are soft. Stir in the parsley and cream. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Grease a 6-hole muffin tin with butter, then line each hole with a long thin strip of baking parchment. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and stamp out 6 x 10 cm circles. Press a circle into each hole to line. Roll out the remaining pastry (you may need to re-roll trimmings) and stamp out 6 x 8cm circles.
• Divide the mushroom mix between the pies. Brush the pastry edges with a little egg, top each with a pastry lid and carefully press the pastry edges together to seal.
• Brush with the remaining egg and sprinkle with caraway seeds. Bake for 25-30 mins until golden. Allow to cool in the tin slightly before serving, or cool on a wire rack and keep in airtight containers for up to 1 day. Reheat before serving.

CREAMY CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM PIES

Steps:

• For the pies: Place a large sheet pan on a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, tossing the mushrooms occasionally, until they soften and turn golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the chicken, mustard and chives. Add the cream cheese and stir until the cheese is melted. Remove from the heat.
• Lightly flour a work surface and roll the pastry into an 11-inch square. Cut the pastry in half. Divide the chicken and mushroom mixture in half and place each half on one end of each rectangle of pastry, leaving a 1/2-inch border on all sides.
• Brush the border with the egg and fold over the other half of the puff pastry. Use a fork to crimp and seal the edges. Cut slits in the tops of the pies to vent. Brush the tops of the pies lightly with the egg. Transfer the pies to the hot baking sheet and bake until deep golden brown, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, for the salad: Whisk together the lemon juice, oil and mustard in a large bowl. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Fold in the thinly sliced onions and toss occasionally to soften, 5 to 10 minutes.
• When ready to serve, toss the lettuce and chives into the dressing.

MINI MUSHROOM PIES

Steps:

• Cut the onion, garlic and spring onions.
• Melt the butter in a large frying pan and add the onions and garlic.
• Fry gently until soft, then chop the celery sticks and mushrooms and fry together on a low to medium heat until tender.
• Mushrooms have a high water content, once all the water has been released and absorbed, add the milk and flour and mix well with a wooden spoon until you get a creamy texture.
• Remove from the heat, season well with salt, black pepper and dill.
• Set aside to cool completely.
• Dust some flour onto the working surface and place the ready rolled puff pastry. Use a round cookie cutter or a glass to cut 12 rounds. 6 will be needed for the bottom and 6 for the top of the pies. I found that the bottom ones is best to be slightly larger than the ones that form the top.
• Line each of the lie maker moulds with one of the larger pastry round.
• Fill each pie with the mushroom mixture, then top each pie with the smaller pastry lids.
• Securely close the pie maker and switch it on.
• Cook for about 10 minutes, then switch the pie maker off and carefully remove the pies.
• Serve hot.

CREAMY MUSHROOM POT PIE

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 180°c.
• In a large frying pan, sauté the mushrooms in a splash of olive oil/butter until golden brown.
• Add the garlic and thyme and sauté for another minute before stirring in the flour.
• pour in the vegetable stock and cream and whisk until the sauce is smooth. Allow to simmer gently for 5-10 minutes then season with the lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• Transfer the creamy mushrooms to individual oven-proof ramekins/bowls.
• Roll the pastry out on a floured surface and cut out circles big enough to fit the ramekins.
• Press the pastry onto the sides of the ramekins and crimp the sides. Cut a small slit into the pastry to allow steam to escape then brush with the egg yolk.
• Place in the oven and allow to bake for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and cooked through.
• Remove from the oven and serve.

CREAMY CHICKEN & MUSHROOM PIE

Steps:

• Put the chopped mushrooms and onion into a wok, and cook until the latter is golden. Remove from heat.
• Put the cooked mushrooms and onions into the blender with the cream cheese and garlic powder, and pulse until the mixture is well combined and of an even consistency. Try not to be put off by how grey it is, and leave it alone for now.
• Have the chicken stock piping hot before you begin. Place the chopped up chicken meat in the wok over medium heat and stir frequently until it's coloured, not cooked.
• Pour the chicken stock into the wok, followed by the mix from the blender. Stir until emulsified.
• Drop the butter, cornflour, cooked bacon, sweetcorn, pepper, salt, and sugar into the wok and bring the mixture to the boil, stirring occasionally.
• Turn the heat down to medium and allow the filling to simmer for 10-15 minutes before removing from heat.
• Place the mixture to the side and let it cool down. If you need to cool it quickly (and don't mind messing with the thermodynamics of your freezer) pour it into a large saucepan and place it in there for 5-10 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 190 degrees celcius, give or take 10 degrees depending on how efficient your oven is, and then roll out your pastry as thick or thin as you want it.
• Line your pie dish and then pour the filling in before securing the top piece.
• (Optional) Whisk the egg yolk, and then use a pastry brush to coat the pie in a thin, even layer of glaze.
• Take your completed pie, stab it a few times, and then throw it in onto the middle shelf of the oven. Check on it after 15 minutes; depending on how thick the pastry is, it may need another 3-5 minutes. Remove when golden brown and then serve it immediately with mashed potatoes or by itself! Serves 6-8.
• If you have any leftover filling, transfer it into an airtight container and store it in the fridge. It'll keep for over a week.

MUSHROOM PIE

Steps:

• Saute the onions in butter in a large skillet.
• When the onions are soft and translucent, add the mushrooms and thyme and suate for a few more minutes, until the mushrooms release their juices.
• Add the seasonings.
• Cut the cream cheese into small pieces and stir it into the mushrooms until it melts.
• Remove from the heat and set aside until crust is ready.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• For the crust, combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl.
• Cut in the butter just enough to achieve a crumbly mix.
• Stir in the sour cream to form a soft dough.
• Generously dust the dough with flour and form into a ball.
• On a heavily floured surface, roll out 2/3 of the dough to fit a 10 inch pie plate.
• Trim the edges.
• Fill with the mushroom mixture.
• Roll out the remaining dough about 1/4 inch thick (Thicker than normal pie crust) and cut into strips 1 inch wide.
• Weave the strips into a lattice over the filling.
• Fold the ends of the lattice strips under the bottom crust, pinch the edges together, and flute.
• For the glaze, beat the egg and milk.
• With a pastry brush, thoroughly coat the pie crust. (You will have more glaze than you will need).
• Bake the pie for 25-35 minutes, until the crust is puffy and golden.

CREAMY MUSHROOM TARTLETS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Melt butter in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add mushrooms; cook 5 min. or until tender, stirring frequently. Add cream cheese spread and Parmesan; cook and stir 1 min. or until cream cheese is melted. Remove from heat; set aside.
• Unroll dough into 2 long rectangles; firmly press perforations and seams together to seal. Cut each rectangle into 12 squares. Place 1 square in each of 24 mini muffin cups with corners of squares extending over rims of cups. Firmly press dough onto bottom and up side of each cup. Spoon about 1-1/2 tsp. mushroom mixture into each cup.
• Bake 10 to 12 min. or until golden brown. Sprinkle with parsley. Cool in pan 5 min. before serving.

EASY, CREAMY MUSHROOM PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Heat 3 Tbsp. dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir 8 to 9 min. or until onions are tender and just beginning to turn golden brown. Stir in mushrooms and remaining dressing. Cook and stir 3 min. or until mushrooms are tender; remove from heat. Let cool to room temperature.
• Stir mozzarella into cooled vegetable mixture; spoon into crust. Mix egg and cream cheese until blended. Add milk; mix well. Spoon gently over vegetable mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan.
• Bake 40 to 45 min. or until filling is set and crust is lightly browned. Let stand 5 min. before serving.

MUSHROOM PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450º Fahrenheit.

CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM PIE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F, gas mark 6). Heat the butter in a large saucepan, add the onion and cook over a medium heat for 5 mins. Add the mushrooms and cook for a further 5 mins. Add the garlic and thyme and fry for 3 mins. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for a further 5 mins.
• Add the white wine and the chicken stock, bring to the boil and simmer until thickened.
• Stir in the chicken, simmer for 5 mins, add the cream and season.
• Spoon into four ovenproof dishes and top with circles of pastry. Trim the edges and brush with the beaten egg. Top each with a sprig of thyme. Bake for 15 mins until risen.
• Serve your chicken and mushroom pies, still warm from the open, with a big spoon on creamy mash and minted peas.