Creamed Mushroom Medley Recipes

CREAMED MUSHROOM MEDLEY

Steps:

• Remove stems from shiitake mushrooms; discard or save for stock. Thinly slice shiitake caps; quarter button or cremini mushrooms. Toss together. (mushrooms can be prepared ahead, covered and chilled for up to a day).
• Heat 1 T butter in a large frying pan over medium heat until hot and bubbly. Add half of the mushrooms and 1 T lemon juice. Saute 3 minutes, turning frequently or until lightly browned and almost cooked. Turn into a bowl. Again with more butter and juice, saute remaining mushrooms in the same manner; turn into bowl.
• Reduce heat to medium.
• Drain juices from bowl into pan; add shallot and garlic. Cook 2 minutes or until softened. Meanwhile stir in flour, salt and pepper into 1/2 cup cream; pour into shallot mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; bubble 1 minute.
• Return mushrooms to pan. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until hot, bubbling and sauce has thickened. Turn into warmed serving dish. Sprinkle with parsley and drizzle with remaining 2 T cream.

CREAMY MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute mushrooms until tender. Stir in flour, milk and soy sauce; cook, stirring, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

CHEF JOHN'S CREAMY MUSHROOM SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat; cook mushrooms in butter with 1 pinch salt until the mushrooms give off their juices; reduce heat to low. Continue to cook, stirring often, until juices evaporate and the mushrooms are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Set aside a few attractive mushroom slices for garnish later, if desired. Mix onion into mushrooms and cook until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 more minutes.
• Stir flour into mushroom mixture and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes to remove raw flour taste. Tie thyme sprigs into a small bundle with kitchen twine and add to mushroom mixture; add garlic cloves. Pour chicken stock and water into mushroom mixture. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 hour. Remove thyme bundle.
• Transfer soup to a blender in small batches and puree on high speed until smooth and thick.
• Return soup to pot and stir in cream. Season with salt and black pepper and serve in bowls, garnished with reserved mushroom slices and a few thyme leaves.

ROASTED MUSHROOM MEDLEY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Remove the stems from the caps, chop off the ends, and cut into large pieces.
• Cut the mushrooms into pieces no larger than 2 inches in size.
• Mix the olive oil with the garlic, herbs and seasonings in an ovenproof casserole dish large enough to fit all of the mushrooms.
• Add the mushrooms, and mix well, coating the mushrooms with the flavored oil.
• Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes, or until cooked through.
• Remove from the heat, and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar.

CREAMY VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Cook vegetables according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl combine vegetables, mushroom soup, 1/2 cup cheese, sour cream, 1/2 can fried onions and pepper. Transfer to a deep pie plate.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and fried onions; bake 5 minutes longer.

CREAMY MUSHROOM BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms and onion in oil for 6-7 minutes or until mushrooms are browned. Stir in the cream, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, place baguette slices on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until toasted. Rub garlic over toasts; discard garlic., Stir the basil, parsley and thyme into mushroom mixture; heat through. Spoon about 1 tablespoon onto each toast. Serve immediately.