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Mushroom and Cheese Pinwheels

  • Author: Nora Winslow
  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 24 pinwheels 1x

Description

These mushroom and cheese pinwheels are easy homemade party bites featuring buttery puff pastry, earthy mushrooms, and melty cheese. Perfect for quick, crowd-pleasing snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
  • 8 ounces (225g) fresh mushrooms, finely chopped (cremini or button)
  • 1 cup (100g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or gruyère/mozzarella)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) butter
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons (15g) grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a non-stick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add finely chopped mushrooms and thyme, season with salt and pepper. Cook until mushrooms release moisture and it evaporates, about 6-7 minutes. Stir occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. On a lightly floured surface, unfold one sheet of thawed puff pastry. Optionally roll gently into a 12×12-inch square to smooth creases.
  5. Spread half the mushroom mixture evenly over the pastry, then sprinkle with half the shredded cheese.
  6. Roll the pastry tightly into a log starting from one long edge. Use a sharp knife to cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) slices.
  7. Place each slice flat on the baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart.
  8. Repeat with the second puff pastry sheet and remaining mushroom and cheese mixture.
  9. Brush melted butter on top of each pinwheel and sprinkle Parmesan cheese if using.
  10. Bake for 15-18 minutes until puff pastry is golden and crisp, and cheese is bubbly. Check at 14 minutes if your oven runs hot.
  11. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Sauté mushrooms before using to avoid soggy pastry. Use a sharp knife and gentle sawing motion to slice pinwheels cleanly. Brush melted butter on top before baking for golden color and flavor. Preheat oven fully before baking. Tent with foil if browning too fast. Pinwheels can be made ahead and baked from fridge.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
  • Calories: 120
  • Fat: 7
  • Carbohydrates: 12
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 4

Keywords: mushroom pinwheels, cheese pinwheels, party bites, puff pastry snacks, easy appetizers, mushroom cheese recipe

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