Athens Foods | » Holiday Appetizer Phyllo Strudel

Ingredients

• 7 sheets Athens Phyllo Dough
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 2 Tbsp. shallots, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cups shiitake mushrooms, sliced, stems removed
• 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and diced
• 1 teaspoon brandy
• 2 Tbsp. Madeira wine
• 2 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup canned water chestnuts, diced
• 1 cup fresh Brussels sprouts, cooked and shredded
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup light rye bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons poppy seeds