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Creamy Basil Mushrooms

Easy to make, these simple basil mushrooms are served in a rich and creamy sauce for a delicious side dish for steak or as a sit down appetizer.
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 3 to 4 servings
Calories: 233kcal
Author: Betty Davies

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 8 ounces whole button mushrooms (227g)
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • ½ cup heavy or whipping cream (35%) (120ml)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, plus a little more for garnish (finely chopped)

Instructions

  • Heat the oil and butter in a skillet on a medium high heat.
  • Once hot add the mushrooms with a little salt and pepper.
  • Cook until they start to brown, stir occasionally (about 5 minutes)
  • Add in the minced garlic and cook for another couple of minutes.
  • Add in the cream and mustard to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer til the cream sauce has thickened, this only takes a couple of minutes.
  • Take off of the heat and stir in the fresh basil.
  • Serve with more basil to garnish.

Notes

  • You can make this recipe with whole or sliced mushrooms.
  • Brown the mushrooms before adding the cream, this helps to add flavor and get rid of excess moisture.
  • Use a large pan and don’t overcrowd the mushrooms. If you add too many mushrooms to a small pan they will steam rather than brown and can turn soggy.

Nutrition

Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 286mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 771IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg