Description
Delectable garlic parmesan mushrooms sizzle with savory goodness, creating a mouthwatering side dish. Crisp edges, rich parmesan, and aromatic garlic blend perfectly for eager diners seeking a simple yet elegant culinary experience.
Ingredients
- 16 oz (454 g) cremini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsps butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¾ cup fresh grated Cello parmesan cheese for cooking
- ¼ cup fresh grated Cello parmesan cheese for garnish
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Setup: Heat a large skillet over medium flame, combining butter and olive oil until the mixture becomes glossy and aromatic.
- Mushroom Browning: Distribute sliced mushrooms across the skillet in a single layer, allowing them to caramelize without disturbance for 5-7 minutes until developing a deep golden exterior.
- Moisture Reduction: Continue cooking mushrooms for 8-10 minutes, occasionally turning to ensure even tenderness and complete moisture evaporation.
- Seasoning Integration: Sprinkle dried thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper over the mushrooms, gently folding to distribute seasonings uniformly.
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk whole milk and cornstarch in a separate bowl until smooth, then pour into the skillet while stirring continuously to prevent burning and facilitate sauce thickening.
- Creamy Enhancement: Lower heat and incorporate heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and red pepper flakes, stirring until the cheese melts into a luxurious, velvety sauce.
- Final Presentation: Transfer mushrooms to a serving dish, garnishing with additional Parmesan and parsley, then serve immediately while the sauce remains piping hot and mushrooms are at peak flavor.
Notes
Maximize Mushroom Browning: Use a wide, dry skillet and avoid overcrowding to achieve golden-brown caramelization, which develops rich, deep flavors through direct contact with hot surface.
Prevent Soggy Texture: Pat mushrooms dry before cooking to remove excess moisture, ensuring they sear instead of steam and maintain a delightful crispy exterior.
Sauce Smoothing Technique: Dissolve cornstarch completely in milk before adding to prevent lumpy sauce, creating a silky, consistent coating that clings perfectly to mushrooms.
Cheese Melting Pro Tip: Add Parmesan off direct heat and stir gently to prevent separation, allowing cheese to melt smoothly into a creamy, luxurious sauce without becoming grainy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 412
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 292mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 109mg