Brandied Mushroom Spread

In '1,000 Vegetarian Recipes' by Carol Gelles

• Ready In: 28 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon butter or 1  tablespoon margarine
• 2  tablespoons  minced shallots
• 3  cups  coarsely chopped mushrooms
• 2  tablespoons brandy
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley
• 8  Ritz crackers, crumbled
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. In a medium skillet, melt the butter over med-high heat.
2. Add in the shallots; cook, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute.
3. Add in the mushrooms; cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes.
4. Add in the brandy and parsley; cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is evaporated, about 3 minutes.
5. Transfer mushroom mixture to a food processor container fitted with a steel blade.
6. Add in the crackers, salt, and pepper; cover and process until smooth.
7. Chill.
8. Serve with crackers.