Mushroom Stuffed Pastry

I have cooked these appetizers so many times for parties; if Cajuns are at my party I crank up the red pepper; if not I tame the flavor a bit. Either way you go this will be hit at any Mardi Gras party, holiday or family gatherings. Great for picnics too! As the old Cajuns would say, C’est Mardi Gras, donnez mois sinc sou! translated: It’s Fat Tuesday, give me a nickel.

Ingredients

• 4 cups freshly chopped mushrooms
• 1/4 cup cream cheese
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper or cayenne
• 3/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp fresh garlic minced
• 1 small shallots chopped fine (optional)

Directions