Crispy Mushroom Strudels

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   Preheat the oven to 375.

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   In a very large skillet, melt the stick of butter.

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   Add the shallots and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 4 minutes.

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   Add the shiitake and white mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until the liquid evaporates and the mushrooms are lightly browned, about 8 minutes.

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   Add the sherry and sherry vinegar and cook for 1 minute.

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   Season with salt and pepper.

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   Transfer the mushrooms to a food processor and process until finely chopped but still a bit chunky.

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   Lay 1 sheet of phyllo on a work surface and brush with melted butter, then top and repeat with 2 more phyllo sheets; keep the rest covered with plastic wrap.

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   Halve the layered phyllo to form two 8 1/2-by-12-inch rectangles.

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    Spoon 1/2 cup of the mushrooms at the bottom of each half, leaving a 1-inch border.

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    Roll the phyllo over the mushrooms; fold in the sides and continue to roll up like a cigar.

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    Brush each strudel with melted butter and transfer to a large baking sheet.

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    Repeat with the remaining phyllo, mushrooms and butter.

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    Bake the strudels for 15 minutes, or until nicely browned and crisp.

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    Let rest on the baking sheet for 3 minutes.

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    With a serrated knife, cut the strudels on the bias into 2-inch lengths.

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    Transfer to a platter, cut sides up, and top with small dollops of sour cream.

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    Serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.