Mushroom Nests Recipe

Name: Mushroom Nests
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 4 phyllo pastry sheets; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 lb mushroom, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 pinch nutmeg; 3 green onions, minced; 2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted & finely chopped; 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise; 1 pinch salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

4 phyllo pastry sheets
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon butter
1 lb mushroom, finely chopped
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pinch nutmeg
3 green onions, minced
2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted & finely chopped
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 pinch salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

1
Mushroom Filling:.
2
In nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat; cook mushrooms, soy sauce, garlic and nutmet, stirring, for about 7 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
3
Stir in onions and walnuts.
4
Blend in mayonnaise.
5
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6
Place 1 sheet of phyllo pastry on work surface, keeping remaining sheets covered withdamp cloth.
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Brush with butter.
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Lay second sheet of phyllo over top; brush with buter.
9
Repeat with remaining sheets.
10
Cut crosswise into fifths and lengthwise in thirds to make 30 squares total.
11
Press each 4-layer square into nonstick 1-inch tart tin or mini muffin pans.
12
Bake in 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
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Spoon filling into nests; bake for about 4 minutes or until filling is hot.
14
Nests may be stored in cool dry place for up to 6 weeks.
15
Garnish with some fresh parsley sprigs, slivers of red pepper and capers, even some grated cheese.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 phyllo pastry sheets, 2 tablespoons butter, melted, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 lb mushroom, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Mushroom Nests falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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