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This creamed mushroom recipe gives you rich, creamy mushrooms in just minutes. Despite the name it doesn\u2019t contain any cream, but it still tastes surprisingly indulgent. We have lots of recipes for mushroom lovers, but despite its simplicity (or perhaps because of it) this one is especially comforting.<\/p>\n
Place the mushrooms in a large stock pot, and add just enough water to cover them. Bring the pot to a boil. Give it a stir, then reduce the heat, cover the pot and simmer the mushrooms for 3 minutes or until they\u2019re tender. Drain the mushrooms well.<\/p>\n Melt the butter in a Dutch oven. Stir in the flour to make a smooth paste, then gradually whisk in the milk and evaporated milk. Bring the mixture to a boil, cooking and stirring for 2 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Stir in the salt and mushrooms. Cook the mushrooms over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes or until the mushrooms are heated through.<\/p>\n Any leftover mushrooms should be transferred to an airtight food storage container and refrigerated. The sauce will be thicker when you reheat the mushrooms, but adding a spoonful or two of milk will help loosen it to its original consistency.<\/p>\n Like most leftovers, your creamy mushrooms will keep for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n Yes, you can package them into meal-size or single-serving bags or containers and then freeze them. They\u2019ll keep for up to 3 or 4 months, depending how well they\u2019re wrapped, before they begin to deteriorate. The sauce may separate slightly when reheated, or look to have an uneven consistency. Stirring as you reheat the mushrooms will fix that.<\/p>\n Yes you can, though you may want to scale it down a bit (dried mushrooms are pricey). Rehydrate the mushrooms in just enough room-temperature water to cover them, until they\u2019re just soft. Strain off the soaking water. Boil the water down to about \u00bc cup and add it to the sauce, then slice the mushrooms and add them as well.<\/p>\n In a word, it\u2019s because heavy cream is\u2026heavy. Evaporated milk creates a similar impression of creaminess, but it\u2019s way lower in calories and saturated fat. Bonus: it\u2019s shelf stable so you can keep a can in your pantry for when the craving strikes.<\/p>\n There are lots of options. You can eat them as-is from a bowl, as a creamy mushroom soup. As a first course or light lunch, spoon them over buttered toast, top them with shredded cheese and melt the cheese under your broiler. For a more filling meal, serve them over pasta or soft polenta<\/a>. As an appetizer, bake or buy little hollow puff pastry shells (vol au vents<\/a>) and spoon your mushrooms into them. Crib the necessary details from our recipe for chicken vol au vents<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" These creamy mushrooms are quick to prepare, but they’re beautifully rich and comforting. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Par-cook the mushrooms<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Make the sauce<\/h3>\n
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Creamy Mushroom Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Creamy Mushrooms<\/h2>\n
How long will my creamed mushrooms keep?<\/h3>\n
Can I freeze my creamy mushrooms?<\/h3>\n
Creamy Mushroom Tips<\/h2>\n
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Can I make this recipe with dried mushrooms?<\/h3>\n
Why is there no cream in these \u201ccreamed\u201d mushrooms?<\/h3>\n
How should I serve my creamy mushrooms?<\/h3>\n