Individual Truffled Cheddar and Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, 1/4 inch dice
• 4 carrots, peeled and 1/4 inch dice
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and 1/4 inch dice
• 1/2 cup smoked cheddar, grated (see tip)
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 4 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed
• 3/4 cup green peas
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 small black truffle, sliced super thin, optional (see tip)
• 8 oz frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 egg, beaten