Description
Creamy Mushroom Delight is a rich and flavorful vegetarian dish featuring a medley of sautéed mushrooms in a luscious creamy sauce infused with garlic, thyme, and Parmesan. Perfect as a comforting main course or a versatile side, this recipe blends European-inspired flavors to create a satisfying experience that pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, toast, or grilled proteins.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound mixed mushrooms (such as cremini, shiitake, and button), sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion or shallot
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat and Sauté Onions: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onions and cook for 2–3 minutes until they become soft and translucent.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic cloves and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add the sliced mixed mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The mushrooms will release moisture and start to brown, developing a deep flavor.
- Deglaze the Pan: Pour in the dry white wine or vegetable broth and simmer for 2–3 minutes. This will help lift any browned bits off the pan, adding rich flavor to the dish.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and fresh thyme leaves. Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Season: Season the creamy mushroom mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve warm over your choice of pasta, rice, toast, or as a side dish.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or toasted bread for a complete meal.
- Pairs excellently as a rich side dish with grilled meats or roasted vegetables.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut cream.
- Add fresh spinach or cooked chicken to make a heartier dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course or Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
