Swirls of mushrooms and cheese

I feel like I often start these entries with the comment that my week didn’t go as I planned. Sad to say this happened again. Once all the unexpected drama ended, I was left craving something indulgent.

I wanted to take some time and make a truly decadent dish, but per usual I didn’t have the time. So, I went back to the basics and made a rich mushroom dish that contained puffed pastry, bacon and cheese. These ingredients check almost every indulgent box that I have. I felt like adding chocolate wouldn’t help my swirls taste better, but as I often chose chocolate for comfort it was a close thing. Hey, people cover anything in chocolate!

I never want to forget my husband and so I made him a vegan version. I was a little concerned that it would be too dry or the cheese wouldn’t melt enough. I snuck a bite and found it was really good. As he ate every single one that I made and was looking for more, I am safe in assuming that he liked them as well.

As much as I would love to be a person who doesn't use any prepackaged products, the reality is that I am probably never going to make homemade puff pastry. We can’t eat the common frozen variety as it has soy in it. I mentioned in another recipe that I was thrilled to find a refrigerator version that is soy free, vegan and doesn’t have to be defrosted. No matter what kind you use, make sure you take it out in time to defrost or slightly heat up before using.

Also, be sure to fully read the directions about saving the parchment paper. I may have totally skipped that step and had to work a little harder to get my swirls off of the pan. I am sure I am the only one to put something like the parchment paper down and then have no idea where it ended up. I looked everywhere, even the trash can, and came up empty handed. Three days later I pulled out the small leftover section I had saved to use. It was in a Stasher bag carefully wrapped in the missing parchment paper. Yes, it was that kind of week. Ah well, just roll with it.

I hope you enjoy these delicious swirls and savor the extra time they give you.

Savory Swirls for mushroom lovers, meat lovers, vegetarians and vegans alike. This decent recipe will blow you away with how quick it is to make. Check out our gourmet fresh mushrooms for any of your dishes this week.

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1 comment

  • This sounds amazing, my mouth is watering! Thanks for including a vegan version. I definitely want to make this for my family soon!

    Sam

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