Mushroom, Cheddar & Arugula Strudel

Name: Mushroom, Cheddar & Arugula Strudel
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 strudels, 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 sweet potato, peeled and cut in to chunks; 3 cups chopped mushrooms (mix of shiitake, crimini, oyster and white); 1 onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups arugula; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; 6 sheets frozen phyllo pastry sheets, thawed overnight in refrigerator; 3 tablespoons melted butter; 1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (preferably old)

Submitted by blucoat

"This surprisingly simple, seasonal fall recipe is from Chef James Smith of the Compliments Culinary Centre at George Brown Chef School in Toronto, Canada. I haven't tried it yet, but I thought it would make a lovely appetizer or vegetarian main dish. Don't forget to take the phyllo out of the freezer the night before!"

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 12
Yields:: 2 strudels
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 sweet potato, peeled and cut in to chunks
3 cups chopped mushrooms (mix of shiitake, crimini, oyster and white)
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups arugula
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground pepper
6 sheets frozen phyllo pastry sheets, thawed overnight in refrigerator
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 ¹⁄₄ cups cheddar cheese, shredded (preferably old)

directions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a saucepan of boiling salted water, cook sweet potato until tender, about 12 minute Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onions and thyme and sauté until onions have begun to caramelize, about 10 minute Add garlic and cook for 2 minute Stir in sweet potatoes, arugula, salt and pepper. Set aside to cool.
Using 3 sheets of phyllo for each strudel, brush and stack 3 sheets with some of the melted butter. Spoon half the mushroom filling in the centre of phyllo, leaving 3-inches (7.5 cm) of pastry empty on each end. Sprinkle half the cheese over filling. Fold long edges over filling to create a log. Fold ends underneath to seal package. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining phyllo, filling and cheese. Brush tops with remaining butter.
Bake until golden and crisp, about 20 minute Cut each strudel into 4 pieces.