Creamy Garlic Mushrooms: A Quick, Comforting Delight

These Creamy Garlic Mushrooms are a quick and rich side dish that elevates any meal with buttery garlic flavor.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Vegetarian

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Consider olive oil for a dairy-free option.
3-4 cloves Garlic Minced; use fresh for best flavor.
8 ounces Baby Bella Mushrooms Sliced; Cremini or white button mushrooms work too.

For the Sauce

4 ounces Cream Cheese Neufchâtel cheese is a lower-fat substitute.
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese For a vegan option, try nutritional yeast.
Salt To taste.
Black Pepper To taste.

For Garnish

Fresh Parsley Chives or scallions can be delightful substitutes.

Equipment

Skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until frothy.
Add 3-4 minced garlic cloves and 8 ounces of sliced baby bella mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until tender and golden.
Remove from heat, stir in 4 ounces of cream cheese and 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese until smooth.
Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Optionally add fresh parsley.
Return to low heat and stir gently for 4-5 minutes to warm through.
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with reserved parsley. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure mushrooms are dry before cooking and always use fresh garlic for best flavor. Adjust seasonings to taste as needed.

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