Recipe for Mushroom Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
287 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
German, American, International
Recipe for Mushroom Sauce
Description
This mushroom sauce recipe highlights sliced button mushrooms cooked gently in butter until their moisture evaporates. Adding salt and pepper early seasons the mushrooms directly. Chicken stock is introduced next, then reduced carefully to concentrate flavor without drying out the mushrooms. Whipping cream is added last, and the mixture gently simmers on low to form a smooth, creamy sauce that clings to mushrooms and enhances their texture.
The sauce offers a balance of subtle earthiness from mushrooms, richness from cream and butter, and mild savory seasoning. Its texture is thickened by gradual reduction, creating a luscious accompaniment suited for spooning onto meats, poultry, or vegetables rather than pouring freely.
Serve this sauce warm as a flavorful addition to your meal. Its simplicity allows mushroom flavor to remain prominent while the creamy body adds moisture. The methodical cooking to reduce stock and cream ensures a well-rounded sauce that is neither too thin nor overwhelmingly dense.
Ingredients
- 8 oz button mushrooms
- 8 fl oz chicken stock
- 8 fl oz whipping cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Clean mushrooms using a mushroom brush. Slice them into thin slices.
- Melt butter in a pot over a low to medium heat. Once melted add the mushrooms.
- Allow the juice from the mushrooms to evaporate, then add in salt and pepper.
- Pour in chicken stock and allow the liquid to reduce.
- Continue reducing the liquid until there is enough in the pot to prevent the mushrooms from sticking.
- Pour in the whipping cream and reduce. Make sure heat is on low. Continue to reduce the quantity of the sauce for about 5 minutes.
- Serve warm. Spoon onto food, rather than pour.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2oz | |
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 301mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1053IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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