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Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Creamy Mushroom Sauce to Elevate Your Dinner Game

This Creamy Mushroom Sauce is a rich, versatile blend perfect for enhancing meals like steak or pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 8 oz Brown Mushrooms Feel free to experiment with different mushroom varieties.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Light cream may yield a thinner sauce.
  • 1 cup Stock Beef, chicken, or vegetable for deglazing.
  • 1 medium Brown Onion Thinly sliced for optimal incorporation.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced for aroma enhancement.
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can be an alternative.
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Mix with cold water to avoid lumps.
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter Used for sautéing.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Serving
  • 4 oz Steak, Pasta, or Chicken Pairs beautifully with this sauce.
  • to taste Fresh Herbs (e.g., thyme or parsley) For garnish.
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Enhances richness and flavor.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Creamy Mushroom Sauce
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add thinly sliced brown onion and sauté for 1.5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add sliced brown mushrooms to the pan, increase heat to medium-high, and cook for about 8 minutes until golden brown, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low, add minced garlic, and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Deglaze the pan by adding 1 cup of stock, simmer for 1.5 minutes, scraping the bottom to release flavorful bits.
  5. Lower heat to low, stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, season with salt and pepper to taste, warming through.
  6. Make a cornstarch slurry with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and cold water, add to the pan, and let simmer for about 3 minutes until thickened.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended due to potential separation of dairy components.

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