Cooper® French Onion and Mushroom Crostata

Directions

FOR THE FILLING:

1. In a large sauté pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions start to caramelize (20-25 minutes).

2. Add mushrooms and continue to sauté until deep golden brown.

3. Sprinkle flour over onions and mushrooms, stirring to combine. Cook for 1 minute.

4. Add beef stock and 1 teaspoon thyme, stirring until it simmers and thickens.

5. Turn off heat, then add about 3/4 of the diced Cooper® cheese and mix well. Set aside to cool.

ASSEMBLE YOUR CROSTATA:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Unroll pie crust on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

3. Heap cooled onion mixture in center of crust. Then fold edges up and over, leaving the center open. Pleat crust every 1-2 inches all the way around.

4. Place remaining diced Cooper® Sharp over the center.

5. In a small bowl, beat egg with 1 teaspoon water and brush outside of pastry. Bake 24-26 minutes or until golden.

6. Garnish with remaining thyme. Let cool and set for 10-15 minutes before serving.

7. We promise you won’t miss the pie plate.