Remarkably Easy Mushroom Pâté

Making Mushroom Pâté is remarkably simple, delivering an explosion of umami flavor that feels both rustic and elegant. Earthy mushrooms are gently sautéed with shallots, herbs, and a splash of brandy, then blended into a creamy, savory spread. It’s a vegetarian-friendly dish that also satisfies meat-lovers, and it’s as versatile as it is delicious. Spread it over baguette slices, spoon onto boiled eggs, or pair with baked brie for a sophisticated starter. Plus, it’s make-ahead friendly and freezes beautifully, making it a stress-free appetizer for entertaining.

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This mushroom pate recipe can be broken down into the following steps:

Step-by-step: How to Make Mushroom Pâté

Step 1: Preparing the mushrooms and shallots

Begin by washing and cleaning the mushrooms. There is no need to remove the stems; simply give them a fresh trim and chop them into slices.

Thinly slice the shallots.

Wash and dry the herbs—thyme, sage, oregano, and savory—that you’ll be using.

Step 2: Cooking the mushrooms

Melt butter in a skillet and sauté the shallots until softened. Add the mushrooms and another tablespoon of butter or olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, tossing them to mix with the shallots.

Place a sprig of thyme on top, lower the heat, cover, and let the mushrooms cook and soften for 5-10 minutes. Keep an eye on them.

De-glaze with 1-2 tablespoons of brandy, wine, or water if avoiding alcohol in cooking.

Step 3: Pureeing mushrooms and shallots

Transfer everything from the pan to a blender or food processor. Puree, gradually adding olive oil until smooth.

Step 4: Finalizing

Divide the pâté into small condiment bowls and glass containers. Drizzle olive oil on top and refrigerate until firm. The olive oil will solidify, creating a protective layer. Garnish with more fresh thyme or chives if desired.

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Remarkably Easy Mushroom Pâté

Making Mushroom Pâté is remarkably simple, offering an explosion of umami goodness that's both addictive and suitable for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.

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Prep Time:5 minutes mins

Cook Time:10 minutes mins

Course

Appetizer

Cuisine

American

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European

MetricUS Customary

Ingredients

• 500 g Mushroom cremini, button, portobello mix mushroom
• 1 tablespoon Butter
• 1 Shallot
• 2-3 spring herbs thyme sage, or oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ cup Brandy

Metric – US Customary

Instructions

Cooking the Mushrooms and Shallots

• Start by washing and cleaning the mushrooms. No need to remove the stems; simply give them a fresh trim and chop them into slices.
• Thinly slice the shallots.
• Wash and dry the herbs—thyme, sage, oregano, and savory.
• Melt butter in a skillet and sauté the shallots until softened. Add the mushrooms and another tablespoon of butter or olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, tossing them to mix with the shallots.
• Place a sprig of thyme on top, lower the heat, cover, and let the mushrooms cook and soften for 5-10 minutes. Keep an eye on them.
• De-glaze with 1-2 tablespoons of brandy, wine, or water (if avoiding alcohol in cooking.)

Making the Pate

• Transfer everything from the pan to a blender or food processor. Puree, gradually adding olive oil until smooth.
• Divide the pâté into small condiment bowls and glass containers. Drizzle olive oil on top and refrigerate until firm. The olive oil will solidify, creating a protective layer. Garnish with more fresh thyme if desired.

Notes

Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.

• Cut the shallots and mushrooms in uniformed sizes or chunks. You will process everything in a food processor eventually but you want them to cook evenly and not let them dry out.

• The recipe calls for brandy as it gives a deep oak wood flavor. The alcohol will evaporate during cooking, but if you don’t use alcohol, add balsamic vinegar or experiment with different seasonings (such as smoked paprika for a subtle smoky flavor).

• Mushrooms are spongy and they will absorb most of the flavors while cooking.

• Adding a thin layer of olive oil to the pre-made pate will ensure that the top doesn’t dry out. Olive oil will solidify and protect the pate.

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Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 413mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.5mg

The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving and is not guaranteed for accuracy.

Servings: 6

Calories: 84kcal

Author: Noune DiCesare

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