Mushroom Gravy

Name: Mushroom Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 2-1/4 cups
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms; 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, reconstituted per package directions; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups vegetable broth; 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep: 15 min.+ standing Cook: 15 min.

Yield about 2-1/4 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

This mushroom gravy is a holiday must-have, especially if you'd rather skip the fuss of pan drippings.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms
1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, reconstituted per package directions
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups vegetable broth
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onions, cook until tender and browned. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Keep warm.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add flour; cook, whisking continuously until the roux is light brown and no longer smells of raw flour, about 3-5 minutes. Gradually whisk in broth, bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, 3-4 minutes. Stir in mushroom mixture, thyme, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 105 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 290mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Mushroom gravy is an umami-lover's dream come Thanksgiving. It dresses mashed potatoes and turkey in the most savory, delicious and hearty way. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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