Stuffed Breast Of Pheasant En Croute - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 pheasant breast (if pheasant is not available chicken may be substituted)
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup brie cheese, diced
1 tablespoon shallot, minced and sauteed until translucent
1 teaspoon garlic, minced and sauteed until translucent
2 tablespoons tomatoes, concasse (peeled, seeded and diced)
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
1 teaspoon sage, finely chopped
4 slices bacon
salt and pepper
4 sheets puff pastry, 5 x 5 inches
1 egg, beaten

Preparation

Season breast with salt and pepper.
Sear well in a pan with butter and let cool.
Mix Brie, shallots, garlic, tomato, onion, mushrooms and sage.
Season to taste.
Stuff 1/4 of cheese mixture under the skin of each cooled breast.
Wrap each with a slice of bacon.
Wrap with puff pastry.
Brush top with beaten egg.
Bake at 425 degrees for 12-15 minutes.