Sausage, Cheese and Mushroom Strudel

Ingredients

• 1 roll puff pastry
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small shallot (if desired) minced
• 1½-2 cups mushrooms sliced
• 2 Italian sausages (without casing chopped)
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1-2 dashes pepper
• 1 cup cheese shredded (fontina, swiss, cheddar, gruyere or your choice)
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons milk

Steps

1. 1

   In a large frying pan add the olive oil, minced shallot, sliced mushrooms, chopped sausage, parsley, oregano, salt & pepper, cook for about 10-15 minutes on medium high heat stirring often until the sausage is just browned. Move to a clean bowl and let cool.

2. 2

   Pre-heat oven to 375F (190C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

3. 3

   Roll out the puff pastry, gently roll it out a couple of times to even it out, then place it on the prepared cookie sheet. Sprinkle half the shredded cheese down the middle of the dough, top with the mushroom/sausage mixture, and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

4. 4

   Make slits about 1/2 inch thick on both sides of the dough until you reach the filling. Fold the cut strips over the filling, like a braid.  Brush with an egg wash or milk. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden and cooked. Let cool 5-10 minutes then slice and serve.

5. 5

   In a small bowl combine 1 egg and 2 tablespoons of milk, beat to combine.