Mushroom Pt

Elevate your appetizer game with this rich and velvety Mushroom Pâté, a blend of earthy button mushrooms, creamy cheese, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for entertaining, this easy-to-make spread brings gourmet charm to your table in just 35 minutes. Sautéed shallots, garlic, and thyme infuse the mushrooms with layers of flavor, while a touch of lemon juice adds brightness to balance the decadence of cream cheese. Smooth, savory, and downright irresistible, this pâté pairs beautifully with crackers, crusty bread, or as a luxurious topping for crostini. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and utterly satisfying, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams button mushrooms
• 50 grams unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 small shallots, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, fresh or dried
• 100 grams cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Clean the mushrooms by brushing off any dirt with a damp paper towel. Trim the stems if needed and roughly chop the mushrooms into small pieces.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter melts and begins to bubble.

Step 3

Add the shallots to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and thyme leaves, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the chopped mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and it cooks off. The mixture should be dry and flavorful.

Step 6

Remove the skillet from the heat and allow the mushroom mixture to cool for a few minutes.

Step 7

Transfer the cooked mushroom mixture to a food processor. Add the cream cheese, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Process the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the food processor as needed.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Transfer the pâté to a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 11

Before serving, garnish the pâté with chopped parsley if desired, and enjoy with your favorite crackers or bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	729.7 grams (729.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	994

Total Fat 93.40g	120%
Saturated Fat 48.50g	242%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 221mg	74%
Sodium 1554mg	68%
Total Carbohydrate 32.40g	12%
Dietary Fiber 6.70g	24%
Total Sugars 17.20g
Protein 24.00g	48%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 158mg	12%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 1889mg	40%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 78.8%

Protein: 9.0%

Carbs: 12.2%