Herbed Mushroom Tarts With Gruyere

Course Appetizer
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 25 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 packages Mini phyllo dough shells 25-30 shells
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic finely minced
  • 1/2 cup Shallots finely minced
  • 1 - 1 1/4 lbs Assorted mushrooms (white button, oyster and shiitake, etc.) remove stems, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Fresh dill finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Fresh thyme finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Italian flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese shredded
  • Various fresh chopped herbs for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Prepare mini phyllo dough shells on a baking sheet according to package directions, and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
  • Add garlic and shallots, and saute just until they start softening, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms, herbs and spices, and continue cooking until mushrooms are soft and barely any liquid remains.
  • Stir in shredded cheese.
  • Remove mixture from heat.
  • Fill the phyllo dough shells (still on baking sheet) with mushroom mixture. Use about 1 heaping teaspoon in each cup.
  • Bake 5 minutes or until tarts are thoroughly hot.
  • Sprinkle with additional chopped herbs for garnish, if desired.
  • Serve immediately.