Garlic Mushroom Spread

Delicious with good wine for company.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Yields: 1 pound

Ingredients

• 1  lb  chopped mixed mushroom
• 4  cloves  minced garlic
• 2  tablespoons  chopped flat leaf parsley
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh thyme
• 4  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄3 cup brandy
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2  tablespoons cream cheese
• 1⁄4 cup  shredded gruyere
• 2  tablespoons white wine or 2  tablespoons champagne vinegar

Directions

1. Mix the mushrooms, garlic, parsely, and thyme in a large bowl, cover and let sit at room temperature about 2 hours.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan set on high heat until very hot.
3. Add the mushroom mixture, turn the heat to med-high and cook about 5 minutes, until all the juices have cooked away, and the mushrooms begin to brown.
4. Remove the pan from the heat, add the brandy, return to heat, and cook, stirring until almost evaporated, about 1 minute.
5. Transfer to a food processor and add the remaining ingredients.
6. Pulse until spreadable, but still a bit chunky.
7. Good with toasted garlic rounds.