Cheddar and mushroom pie
This is one of those so-easy family dishes, you'll be making it or being asked to make it forever more. Serve it with a crisp green salad or some steamed green beans.
Takes: 25 - 30 mins
1/2 x 375g (13oz) packet ready-rolled puff pastry
Knob of butter
1 1/2tbsp crème fraîche
450g (1lb) open-cap mushrooms, cut into chunks
1tsp crushed garlic
2 large carrots, grated
150g (6oz) mature Cheddar, grated
4 individual ramekins (small oven proof dishes)
1. Unroll the pastry and cut out four 7.5cm (3in) circles, or cut around an individual ramekin to get the correct fit .
2. Fry the mushrooms and grated carrot in the butter with the garlic for 5-7 mins
3. Sprinkle the grated cheese in with the mushroom mix whilst it's still hot, then stir in the crème fraîche.
4. Divide the mushroom mix between the four ramekins and top with the pastry circles
5. Bake in a hot oven for 15 mins at Gas 6/200°C/400°F, or until the pastry is golden brown, then serve.
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