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Stuffed Breast of Pheasant En Croute 🍽️
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:
- 4 pheasant breasts
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3/4 cup diced shallot
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 2 cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- 2 slices bacon
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Season the pheasant breasts with salt and pepper.
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.
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Searing the Pheasant:
- Sear the pheasant breasts in the melted butter until they’re well browned on both sides.
- Once done, remove them from the pan and let them cool.
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Preparing the Stuffing:
- In a bowl, combine the diced shallot, minced garlic, diced tomato, chopped green onion, chopped mushrooms, and chopped sage.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
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Stuffing the Pheasant:
- Take the cooled pheasant breasts and carefully lift the skin.
- Stuff a quarter of the prepared cheese mixture under the skin of each breast.
- Wrap each breast with a slice of bacon to secure the stuffing.
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Wrapping with Puff Pastry:
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the pastry into four squares, large enough to wrap each breast.
- Place a wrapped breast in the center of each pastry square.
- Fold the pastry over the breast, sealing the edges tightly.
- Place the wrapped breasts seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Baking:
- Brush the top of each pastry-wrapped breast with the beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
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Serving:
- Once baked, remove the Stuffed Breast of Pheasant En Croute from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Enjoy this delicious and elegant dish of Stuffed Breast of Pheasant En Croute, perfect for a special dinner or gathering with friends and family! 🍽️🍷