Creamy Mushroom Sauce/Gravy

Kittencalskitchen's Note:

One of my favorite mushroom sauce recipes! This is good even without the Parmesan, if you like a cheesy sauce then, also 3 minced garlic cloves may be added with the mushrooms --- I most always use this sauce with my Chicken Wellington (Puff Pastry-Wrapped Chicken) though it's great with anything :)

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 -4 cups sliced button mushrooms
• 2 -3 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup flour
• ½ cup butter
• 2 ½ cups chicken stock or 2 ½ cups broth
• ½ cup white wine (or use 3 cups chicken stock instead of the wine)
• ½ cup whipping cream
• 3 -4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (or to taste) (optional)
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Saute the mushrooms in a couple tablespoon butter until they loose their moisture and are just beginning to brown (about 10-12 minutes) set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan cook the butter and flour over medium-high heat, whisking constantly until the mixture turns a light golden color (about 6-7 minutes).
3. Whisk in the stock and wine, stirring until the mixture thickens.
4. Lower heat and simmer for about 12-15 minutes.
5. Add in the cream, and Parmesan cheese (if using) whisk until combined, then add in sauteed mushrooms; simmer for additional 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce coats the back of the spoon.
6. Season with salt and pepper.

Reviews

[Chef #1499758]

Followed this recipe exactly - quick & easy preparation - tasty sauce that can be used with a variety of foods - served it yesterday as a gravy for meatloaf/mashed potato dinner - will definitely continue to use

[Ck2plz]

Easy! I used 1/2 and 1/2 instead of whipping cream. I think I will use chicken stock instead of the wine next time. I will add in a little salt too.

[Chef #1555066]

Not sure what to put as rating, as it didn't come out right for me. I ended up with a dough like consistency when whisk flour & butter. Adding the wine & styock didn't improve matters much! I ended up adapting it to make a diff sauce, which turned out nice.


***UPDATE***

Have since realised where I went wrong! I should've added liquid a bit at a time and completely mixed in before adding next bit. Fab sauce!