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Creamy Mushroom Sauce

May 19, 2022 by Pilar Hernandez
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Creamy Mushroom SauceI’ll confess something, I’m not too fond of noodles, I eat them, but I never get a craving for pasta… the bad thing is that I married a man who loves pasta in all its forms. He makes fresh pasta, but I can also make him happy with bowties with butter. But I need something else, like this delicious creamy mushroom sauce, to improve it… now we’re talking.

This sauce is a white sauce based and multi-use, it goes well on top of cannelloni stuffed with ricotta or beef, or chicken served with mashed potatoes or rice. In Chile, most sauces are white sauce based, and it’s one of the first things a kid learns in the kitchen.

When cooking the mushrooms, it is important not to crowd the pan. If necessary, clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel. Never soak them because they absorb water and get soggy.

Tips for a delicious creamy mushroom sauce:

Utensils Needed to Make Mushroom Sauce

I recommend making the base white sauce in a medium saucepan or skillet, using either a fork or a balloon whisk. Sometimes there is the idea that making white sauce is complicated. The truth is that the only part that must be done carefully is incorporating the milk, so there are no lumps. I recommend taking the pot off the heat and being patient to make your life easier.

Can I use skim or semi-skim milk?

You can use skim or whole milk. I prefer to make it with whole milk, it has a better texture and flavor, but the recipe works with skim milk without problems.

Can oil be used instead of butter?

Yes, it is not a problem. Most of the white sauce’s flavor comes from the flour’s browning and the seasoning at the end. The butter adds more flavor, but it is not essential.

How do I make mushrooms brown when cooking?

It is important not to pile the mushrooms in the pan and take the necessary time to have a good consistency.
If necessary, clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel. Never soak or immerse them in water as they absorb water.

My favorite uses for this delicious Creamy Mushroom Sauce:

  • on top of cannelloni stuffed with ricotta
  • on top of a steak
  • on top of a sautéed white fish
  • on top of a juicy stovetop chicken breast

You may also be interested in the recipe: Chicken with mushrooms.

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Creamy Mushroom Sauce

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A creamy, white sauce-bechamel based mushroom sauce.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms ( I used Cremini)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the flour. Stir well with a round whisk until you don’t see dry flour. It will form a dough.
    Butter and flour on a pan
  2. Remove from the heat, add the milk gradually, constantly stirring. At first, go slowly to form a smooth batter, then add the remaining milk and return to the heat and cook stirring, over medium-high heat, until it boils and thickens. Add salt and pepper to taste.
    Adding flour finishing the white sauce adding milk
  3. Heat oil over medium heat in a skillet, add the mushrooms and form one layer without overlapping. If required, do in stages. Cook without stirring until browned, 2-3 minutes, turn and brown the other side.
    Mushrooms on pan browned mushrooms
  4. Pour the white sauce on top of the mushrooms. Stir and serve hot.
  5. Keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.
    Creamy Mushroom Sauce
  • Author: Pilar Hernandez
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stove cooked
  • Cuisine: Chilean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 177
  • Sugar: 6.9 g
  • Sodium: 645.1 mg
  • Fat: 13.4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 5.4 g

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  1. Laura

    August 11, 2022 at 10:30 pm

    Easy to follow recipe and great results.

    ★★★★★

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    • Pilar Hernandez

      August 18, 2022 at 3:57 pm

      Welcome to the website!

      Reply
  2. Ovelisa

    January 26, 2021 at 6:16 pm

    Se ve todo bueno y delicioso , No tiene ud. Recetas para diabéticos .

    Reply
    • Pilar Hernandez

      January 27, 2021 at 2:14 pm

      No, solo comida tradicional.

      Reply
  3. Ivan L. Cubillos

    November 28, 2020 at 4:35 am

    Thank you, I will try it tomorrow

    Reply

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Hello! I'm Pilar Hernandez, a Latina mom, cookbook author, and urban farmer. I'm currently based in Seattle, WA. I was born and raised in Chile. I went to medical school there and then moved to …

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