Mushrooms à la Crème
This is a classic French dish featuring sautéed mushrooms featuring sautéed mushrooms in a velvety sauce of cream, white wine, mustard, and fragrant thyme.
Served atop toasted bread, it’s an easy yet elegant recipe perfect for a cozy appetizer or light meal. It can also work well as a side dish for grilled meats and roasted veggies.
Enjoy!
Mushrooms à la Crème
Delicious mushrooms à la crème, rich and full of flavor, perfect as a side or main dish! A recipe with a French flair and a taste that takes you on a culinary journey by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis.
Ingredients
- 400 g button mushrooms (quartered) or other types likes cremini or portobello
- 50 ml white wine
- 200 ml full-fat cream
- ½ onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- 1 tbsp thyme chopped, only the leaves
- 1 tbsp mild mustard
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper
For serving:
- Toasted bread slices
Instructions
- Heat a pan over high heat, add a little olive oil, the mushrooms, salt, and pepper, and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the onion, garlic, and thyme, stir again, and sauté for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
- Deglaze with the wine, and once the alcohol evaporates, add the mustard and cream, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Serve the creamy mushrooms over toasted bread slices, sprinkling with extra freshly ground pepper if desired.
Notes
Chef’s tip: You can use any type of mushrooms you prefer.
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