Maitake Pie with Thyme and Garlic

1. Prepare the pie base:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C. Roll out the puff pastry and place in a greased pie pan. Prick the bottom with a fork and brush with a little beaten egg. Pre-bake the bottom for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
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2. Fry the maitake mushrooms:

• In a frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the grated maitake mushrooms, garlic and thyme. Fry until the mushrooms are golden and have given off most of their liquid, about 5-7 minutes. Then season with salt and pepper.
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3. Make the egg mixture:

• In a bowl, beat the eggs together with cream, grated cheese, a little nutmeg, salt and pepper. Add the fried mushrooms to the egg mixture and stir well.
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4. Fill the pie:

• Pour the mushroom and egg mixture into the pre-baked pie base. Spread the filling evenly and bake the pie for 30-35 minutes, or until the egg mixture has set and the top is slightly golden.
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5. Serving:

• Let the pie rest for a few minutes before cutting it out. Serve it with a fresh green salad and possibly a homemade vinaigrette, yum!

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Type:

If you want to make the pie extra delicious, you can add a little grated Parmesan to the egg mixture or sprinkle a little on top. So you can also easily make this dish with other mushrooms such as shiitake or oyster hats if you don't have maitake on hand.
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This pie is super easy to make and is perfect for both everyday and weekend fun!

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