Mushroom sauce

Here’s a rich and savory mushroom sauce recipe — perfect for topping steak, chicken, pork chops, mashed potatoes, pasta, or even roasted veggies. 🍄✨

🍄 Creamy Mushroom Sauce

🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes

⏱️ Cook Time: 15–20 minutes

🍴 Makes: About 1½–2 cups

📝 Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter (or olive oil)

• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (white, cremini, or mixed)

• 1 small shallot or ½ small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth (or white wine)

• ¾ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, for depth)

• 1 tsp fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried thyme

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Optional: grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, or a splash of lemon juice for finish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

🔹 1. Sauté Mushrooms

• In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter.

• Add mushrooms and cook for 6–8 minutes, until browned and softened.

• Add shallot/onion and cook for another 2–3 minutes.

🔹 2. Add Garlic & Deglaze

• Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

• Pour in broth (or wine), scraping up any bits from the pan. Let it reduce by half (about 3–5 minutes).

🔹 3. Add Cream & Season

• Stir in cream, Dijon mustard, thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

• Simmer gently for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

🔹 4. Finish & Serve

• Optional: Stir in grated Parmesan or finish with chopped parsley or lemon juice.

• Serve warm over your favorite dish.

🔁 Variations

• Lighter version: Use evaporated milk or Greek yogurt (add off heat to prevent curdling).

• Dairy-free: Use coconut cream and olive oil.

• Earthier flavor: Add a splash of soy sauce or Worcestershire.

Let me know if you want a vegan, low-carb, or freezer-friendly version!