Mushroom Spread
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Mushroom Spread
Description
The Mushroom Spread starts by gently sautéing sliced mushrooms in butter until softened, followed by brief cooking with minced garlic and fresh thyme to infuse aromatic flavors. After cooling slightly, the mushrooms are processed with softened cream cheese until smooth. Seasoning with kosher salt and white pepper adjusts the balance to taste.
This preparation yields a creamy, spreadable texture with an earthy mushroom base enhanced by garlic and herb notes from thyme. The spread can be chilled to firm up or served immediately, making it easy to prepare ahead of time.
Commonly enjoyed with water crackers or bread, this spread provides a versatile appetizer or snack with rich umami character and smooth mouthfeel.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- 8 oz. mushrooms sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 prig thyme about 1/2 teaspoon, fresh
- kosher salt to taste
- white pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat butter over a medium heat. Sauté mushrooms in butter until soft, about 10 minutes.
- Add garlic and thyme and cook another minute or two.
- Cool a few minutes and then blend mushrooms and cream cheese together in food processor.
- Season with kosher salt and pepper. Chill…or not.
- Serve with water crackers
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 691IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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