These simple mushroom squares are a great alternative to the traditional pie or quiche.
By Maya Moscovich
There are many combinations and options for a veggie pie or quiche, but sometimes you feel like making something a bit different.
While thinking about dinner for the family that will not consist of the traditional dishes we usually have, I came up with this great recipe for baked mushroom squares. It was tested, tasted, and it’s really good so I decided to share:
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These simple mushroom squares are a great alternative to the traditional pie or quiche.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 squares 1x
Ingredients
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Base:
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 100 (3.5 Ounces) grams butter– melted
Topping:
- 8 Medium- Large Mushrooms (Champignon) – sliced
- 1/2 onion – chopped
- 1 tablespoon dry basil
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
- 4 tablespoons grated/ cubed cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3–4 tablespoons cream cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (180C)
- Combine base ingredients and place in fridge for about 10-15 minutes.
- Spread on 24cm (9.5 inch) round baking pan (layered with baking paper) and bake for 20 minutes preheated oven – until golden. When base is ready, remove from oven and let cool. In the meantime, prepare the topping.
- Stir-fry the mushrooms and chopped onion over medium heat. Add dry basil, salt and pepper and remove from heat when onion and mushrooms soften.
- Place mushroom mix in a bowl and add the eggs, bread crumbs and grated cheese – stir well until fully combined.
- Spread the cream cheese over the cooled base.
- Pour the mushroom mix on top of the base (already with cream cheese on it) and spread evenly.
- Place in preheated oven for about 30 minutes until golden brown and firm when you touch it.
- Cut into square bars and serve.
Notes
You can utilize a a 24cm (9.5 inch) round cake pan or an equivalent square pan.
I really like this breakfast!
I meant: this recipe for breakfast :)
Thank you Tamara. I think it will actually work as breakfast, lunch or dinner :)