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Creamy Garlic Mushrooms Recipe

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4.2 from 13 reviews

These creamy garlic mushrooms are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish perfect for pairing with steak, crusty bread, or as a tasty side. Sautéed to golden perfection and enriched with a creamy garlic-thyme sauce, they deliver comforting and rich flavors in just 25 minutes.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Mushrooms

  • 700 g small brown button mushrooms (1 ½ lb)

Cooking Fat and Herbs

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 tablespoon thyme leaves, stems discarded
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced

Liquids

  • ¼ cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup thickened cream (heavy cream)

Optional

  • Ciabatta or sourdough to serve

Instructions

  1. Prepare Mushrooms: Rinse the mushrooms quickly under running water in small batches to avoid soaking. Immediately pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels to reduce moisture for better cooking.
  2. Slice Mushrooms: Cut the mushrooms into bite-sized pieces for even cooking and easy eating.
  3. Start Cooking: Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add a dash of oil and swirl to coat the pan. Let the oil warm for about a minute, then add the mushrooms.
  4. Cook Mushrooms: Stir often to ensure mushrooms release their water and cook evenly. When they begin releasing liquid, add the remaining oil and stir to incorporate.
  5. Brown Mushrooms: Continue cooking until the liquid evaporates and the mushrooms develop a golden color all over, indicating caramelization.
  6. Add Butter and Aromatics: Reduce heat to medium. Push mushrooms aside, add butter to the center of the pan and let it melt. Add thyme and minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring gently to release flavors.
  7. Combine Mushrooms and Aromatics: Stir the garlic and thyme mixture into the mushrooms evenly.
  8. Add Chicken Stock: Pour in chicken stock and scrape the bottom of the pan to release any stuck-on flavorful bits to enrich the sauce.
  9. Add Cream: Stir in the thickened cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly reduces and coats the mushrooms well.
  10. Season and Serve: Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve hot, optionally with ciabatta or sourdough bread to soak up the creamy sauce.

Notes

  • Weigh ingredients for best results, especially mushrooms and cream.
  • Using a dash of oil first followed by more later helps mushrooms brown better without absorbing too much oil initially.
  • Quick rinsing and thorough drying prevents soggy mushrooms and longer cooking times.
  • Fresh thyme brings a fragrant herbal note that pairs beautifully with garlic and cream.
  • This dish pairs well with grilled steaks, roasted chicken, or simply crusty bread.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Western

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/creamy-garlic-mushrooms-recipe/