MUSHROOM & LEEK STRUDEL

Mushroom & Leek Strudel image

This elegant hors d'oeuvre is almost effortless. Use fresh herbs if possible, and feel free to sub in whole wheat phyllo. -Lisa Diehl, Edina, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 strudels (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 pounds fresh mushrooms, finely chopped, divided
1 medium leek (white portion only), chopped, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
ASSEMBLY:
12 sheets phyllo dough (14x9 inches)
3/4 cup butter, melted
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add half the mushrooms and leek. Cook and stir until mushrooms are lightly browned and leek is tender; remove from pan. Repeat with remaining butter, mushrooms and leek, adding garlic during the last minute of cooking. Return all to pan., Stir in wine and cream; cook 1-2 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated. Stir in herbs, salt and pepper. Remove from pan; cool completely., Preheat oven to 375°. Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface; brush with butter. Layer with 5 additional phyllo sheets, brushing each layer. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.), Spoon half of the mushroom mixture down center third of phyllo dough to within 1 in. of ends. Sprinkle filling with 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold up short sides to enclose filling. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side., Transfer to a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan, seam side down. Brush with butter. Repeat with remaining ingredients for second strudel. Bake 18-22 minutes or until golden brown., Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.