Mushrooms in a Sour Cream Sauce
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Mushrooms in a Sour Cream Sauce
Description
Mushrooms in a Sour Cream Sauce features baby bella, cremini, or button mushrooms cooked alongside finely chopped onions. The onions are sautéed until golden in olive oil, developing a mild sweetness, while the mushrooms are cooked until tender. Combining the two with sour cream creates a silky sauce that coats the mushrooms without overpowering their earthy flavor.
The simplicity of seasoning with just salt and black pepper allows the natural mushroom taste to stand out. This preparation method ensures a soft texture with a slight creaminess from the sour cream, without heaviness.
This dish can be served alongside grilled meats, added to baked potatoes, or spooned over rice for a quick side. The optional green onion garnish imparts a mild onion bite to brighten the overall flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb mushrooms baby bella's, cremini or button mushrooms
- 1 onion medium or 2 small
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp sour cream
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- green onion optional for garnish, chopped
Instructions
- Finely chop your onions. Cut mushrooms into 1/4" thick slices.
- In a medium, non-stick pan, saute onions in 1-2 Tbsp olive oil for a few min or until golden
- In a separate, large pan, sauté sliced mushrooms in 1-2 Tbsp olive oil until soft. Drain off excess juice if needed; leaving behind a small amount of juice.
- Combine mushrooms and onions. Add in 3 Tbsp sour cream and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.