Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Why You’ll Love This Creamy Mushroom Sauce

This Creamy Mushroom Sauce is rich, velvety, and bursting with deep umami flavors—perfect for pasta, steak, chicken, or mashed potatoes! 🍄✨

Made with fresh mushrooms, garlic, butter, cream, and Parmesan, this easy 15-minute recipe transforms simple ingredients into a luxuriously smooth sauce that elevates any meal. Whether you’re drizzling it over grilled meat, tossing it with pasta, or serving it as a dip, this sauce is the ultimate comfort food addition!

Ingredients (Serves 4-6)

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 oz mushrooms (cremini, button, or shiitake, sliced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
½ teaspoon thyme (or Italian seasoning)
½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
¾ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (for depth of flavor)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sauté the Mushrooms

Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add sliced mushrooms, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are soft and golden.

Step 2: Add Garlic & Seasoning

Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, and thyme. Cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Pour in chicken or vegetable broth, scraping up any browned bits for extra flavor.

Step 3: Make it Creamy

Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Dijon mustard.
Simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens.

Step 4: Finish & Serve

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately!

Why This Recipe Works So Well

Rich, deep umami flavor – Mushrooms + Parmesan = the perfect match!
Silky, creamy texture – The combination of cream and butter makes it velvety smooth.
Quick & easy – Ready in just 15 minutes!
Versatile – Perfect for steak, pasta, chicken, or mashed potatoes.

Expert Tips & Tricks

Use a mix of mushrooms for a deeper, more complex flavor.
Let the mushrooms brown properly—don’t stir too often, so they develop a golden crust.
For extra richness, add a splash of white wine instead of broth.
Want a lighter version? Swap heavy cream for half-and-half or Greek yogurt.
Make it dairy-free! Use coconut cream and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.

Nutrition Information (Per Serving – Approximate Values)

Calories: 220
Carbohydrates: 7g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 3g

Serving Suggestions

Drizzled over steak, chicken, or pork chops.
Tossed with pasta or gnocchi for a creamy, dreamy meal.
Served over mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
As a dip for crusty bread or garlic toast.