Brandied Mushrooms

Name: Brandied Mushrooms
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 16 ounces sliced mushrooms; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons brandy; 1/2 cup beef broth; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 1 sprig thyme; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Buttery, creamy and delicious, these brandied mushrooms take less than 15 minutes to make and are amazing served on meat, chicken, veggies or just eaten by themselves.

These sauteed mushrooms are absolutely incredible and ultra easy to make! Sautéed with butter and brandy, they have a perfect rich, sweet and buttery flavor that is perfect served with sous vide steak, sous vide chicken breast or just alone as a side dish!

Buttery, creamy, packed with the most delicious sweet and savory flavor, these brandied mushrooms are INCREDIBLE and take less than 15 minutes to make, with minimal seasoning! If you love mushrooms, you'll love these brandied steakside mushrooms.

These would be amazing served over top of this sous vide pork loin or this sous vide sirloin.

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Why this brandied mushrooms recipe works

Simmering the mushrooms in broth before adding the butter and cream prevents them from becoming oily.
The mushrooms can be served as a sauce or a side dish, or even a topping for recipes like this truffle risotto; the recipe is very versatile!
This sautéed mushrooms recipe is ultra simple to make and can be made in advance or even frozen until you're ready to use them.

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Ingredients

The full list of ingredients and amounts is included in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

We use simple white mushrooms for this recipe, but you can use any kind of mushrooms you like like baby bella or even portabella. A mix of wild mushrooms would be amazing and decadent to serve alongside this sous vide prime rib!

Unsalted butter is always recommended when cooking so we can control the salt content ourselves.

We use a touch of heavy whipping cream to add some body to the mushrooms. You can replace with half and half if needed, but the results work bets with the heavy cream.

Variations and substitutions

You can substitute sherry for the brandy for a slightly different, but equally delicious earthy flavor.
Add a couple cloves of fresh minced garlic and/or a shallot. Sauté them when heating the butter.
For some extra zest, add a couple teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce to the mushrooms.
Any kind of mushrooms can be used for this recipe.

Step by step instructions

First rinse mushrooms gently with water or wipe them off with a towel to remove any dirt. Mushrooms tend to be dirty straight out of the package.

mushrooms in a skillet with liquid being poured in.

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the mushrooms and beef broth. Sauté them until 75% of the liquid has evaporated and the mushrooms are tender.

Add the brandy and thyme and cook about 1-2 minutes, using a wooden spoon to scrape any brown bits off the bottom of the pan.

mushrooms in a skillet cooking with cream.

Then add the cream and simmer 1-2 minutes, until it has thickened.

mushrooms in a butter sauce in a skillet.

Add the butter, season with salt and pepper and stir until butter is melted and coats the mushrooms.

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley and/or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice (optional).

Serve these gourmet shrooms over meat like this sous vide beef tenderloin, chicken, rice, pasta or these also make a great side dish.

Expert tips to make sauteed mushrooms

Add additional broth if you'd like a more pour-able sauce.
Add additional salt and pepper as needed for taste.
For extra deep flavor, brown the mushrooms in a pan without any liquid for 10 minutes for a Maillard effect. You can also roast them in a 425F oven for 10-15 minutes, until browned.

Serving options

These mushrooms are great served on these sous vide veal chops or this sous vide chuck steak, these simple sour cream mashed potatoes or truffle mashed potatoes, or alongside this cheesy garlic roasted asparagus as the perfect side dish. Or seriously, they are so good just out of the pan or on a good piece of toast or this air fryer garlic bread.

mushrooms sauce poured over chicken thigh.

Frequently asked questions

How do you clean mushrooms before cooking them?

For the best results, mushrooms should be wiped with a damp paper towel to remove the dirt. However, with sliced mushrooms this can be tedious. Go ahead and give them a quick rinse under cool water to rinse off all the dirt. Make sure to use them right away after rinsing or they will become slimy.

How to make brandied mushrooms in advance.

You can make this sauce ahead and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, place in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through. Add additional broth and/or cream to thin out the sauce.

How to freeze mushroom sauce.

Yes! To freeze leftovers, place the sauce in an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge over night. To reheat, place in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through. Add additional broth and/or cream to thin out the sauce.

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