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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.

By the Cellar deskFrance2 min read
Mushrooms à la Crème

It can also work well as a side dish for grilled meats and roasted veggies. Enjoy!

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.
  • Serve the creamy mushrooms over toasted bread slices, sprinkling with extra freshly ground pepper if desired.
Key facts
  • Who: Mushrooms · Crème Giorgos Tsoulis Delicious
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