Mushroom Cream Cheese Puff Twists

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, finely grated
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup grated mozzarella or cheddar
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or chives
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• Salt and black pepper
• 1 egg, beaten, for brushing

Method

1. Saute mushrooms with butter, garlic, salt, and pepper until browned and the pan is dry.
2. Cool slightly, then mix with cream cheese, grated cheese, parsley or chives, and thyme.
3. Spread over puff pastry, fold the pastry, cut into strips, and twist.
4. Brush with egg wash and bake at 400°F / 200°C until puffed and deeply golden.
5. Serve warm with herb dip.