Creamy Wild Mushroom Ragoût

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This French mushroom ragoût with wild mushrooms and crème fraîche is fantastic served on top of toast for breakfast and polenta or pasta for dinner!

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 1/4 pounds assorted wild mushrooms, sliced
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup minced shallots
2 tablespoons cognac or brandy
1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
1/2 cup crème fraîche
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1 Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in mushrooms with a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until any liquid evaporates and mushrooms are light brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
2 Add shallots and remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter; cook and stir until mushrooms are caramelized and almost tender, about 10 minutes.
3 Drizzle in cognac and vinegar and cook until liquid evaporates, 1 minute. Stir in crème fraîche.
4 Stir in chicken broth and marjoram; season with salt and black pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until slightly thickened and mushrooms are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.