Mushroom and Cheese Pots (Steamer)

Submitted by razra

"Serve these warm as a starter or as a delicious light meal with crusty bread or slices of hot toast"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 15 g butter
• 1 small fresh onion, finely chopped
• 225 g mushrooms, sliced
• 1 medium egg
• 6 tablespoons creme fraiche
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon thyme, plus extra (to garnish)
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 100 g mature cheddar cheese, grated

directions

1. Melt the butter in a non stick pan and cook the onion and mushrooms for about 5 mins stirring frequently until very soft but not brown.
2. Lightly beat the egg and stir in the creme fraiche and herbs.Season with salt and pepper.
3. Divide the mushroom mixture between four small dishes or ramekins and sprinkle the cheese over the top. Spoon the egg mixture over the cheese.
4. cover the dishes with foil, crimpung the edges securely against the sides of the dishes.
5. Put the dishes in the steamer and cover with the lid. Steam for 15-20 mins until set.
6. Serve sprinkled with extra chopped herbs.