Sausage, Cheese and Mushroom Strudel
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
407 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Lunch
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Sausage, Cheese and Mushroom Strudel
Description
The Sausage, Cheese and Mushroom Strudel combines a flaky puff pastry crust with a hearty filling of browned Italian sausage and sautéed mushrooms, flavored with fresh parsley, oregano, and seasoning. Shredded cheese, such as fontina or gruyere, is layered on both sides of the filling for added richness. The dough is cut on the sides and braided over the filling to seal it in, then glazed with an egg wash to create a golden, glossy finish during baking.
The result is a crisp, golden pastry with a juicy, savory center that balances meatiness from the sausage with earthy mushrooms and melty cheese. It's baked at a moderate temperature to ensure the filling is fully cooked and the pastry is evenly golden and flaky. The strudel can be sliced after a brief cooling period and served warm.
This dish makes a satisfying finger food or a main for a light meal paired with a salad. The recipe relies on simple preparation of the filling, careful layering of ingredients, and properly sealing the pastry to achieve its characteristic texture and flavor balance.
Ingredients
- 1 roll puff pastry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small shallot minced, if desired
- 1½-2 cups mushrooms sliced
- 2 Italian sausage without casing, chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley fresh chopped
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1-2 dashes black pepper
- 1 cup cheese fontina, swiss, cheddar, gruyere or your choice, shredded
EGG WASH
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- In a large frying pan add the olive oil, minced shallot, sliced mushrooms, chopped sausage, parsley, oregano, salt & pepper, cook for about 10-15 minutes on medium high heat stirring often until the sausage is just browned. Move to a clean bowl and let cool.
- Pre-heat oven to 375F (190C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry, gently roll it out a couple of times to even it out, then place it on the prepared cookie sheet. Sprinkle half the shredded cheese down the middle of the dough, top with the mushroom/sausage mixture, and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Make slits about 1/2 inch thick on both sides of the dough until you reach the filling. Fold the cut strips over the filling, like a braid. Brush with an egg wash or milk. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden and cooked. Let cool 5-10 minutes then slice and serve.
EGG WASH
- In a small bowl combine 1 egg and 2 tablespoons of milk, beat to combine.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 407kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 755mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 344mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 453IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 239mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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