Here’s a true confession, we’re gravy addicts. Seriously we can’t get enough of mushroom gravy. Our delicious recipe is super easy and that’s quite dangerous. Why? Because it’s so easy to make and can be used in so many different dishes. From mashed potatoes to grilled meats, pasta and vegetables. It’s a gravy for so many occasions!

Best Mushroom Gravy Recipe or Mushroom Sauce Recipe in cooking pan with spoon

Easy Mushroom Gravy Recipe

We put this stuff on everything. Literally almost everything except for vanilla ice cream. Mashed potatoes (duh), meats, veggies, dipping with bread, you name it, we’ll put it on our savory foods anytime of day. In fact, one of our kitchen team members ate this gravy for breakfast two days in a row just to finish all the recipe testing leftovers! Now that’s total obsession and dedication. Here’s some ideas that are great when doused with this fantastic gravy:

Best Type of Mushrooms for Gravy

There’s so many different types of mushrooms out there, the possibilities of enjoying mushrooms are endless. But save the more fancy, rare and unique ones for eating alone. Those flavors and textures are enjoyed more when they can be cooked to perfection with a little butter and salt. But for gravies, use the basic white mushrooms, button mushrooms or small brown mushrooms. These have great flavor to balance out with the gravy and also they won’t break the budget. That’s all you need are some simple everyday mushrooms to enjoy in our great mushroom gravy recipe.

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Best Sauce for Potatoes on plate with spoon

Fresh Mushrooms for the Sauce And Freezing

The versatility of this mushroom gravy is endless. And best of all, you can freeze the sauce to save for later.  It still tastes amazing when it’s thawed. Just store it in air tight containers and freeze it for up to 3 months. Don’t wait too long after that because it can get freezer burn. When you’re ready to thaw and heat, the gravy might get separated because of all the moisture. So you can heat the gravy, add a little heavy cream, additional seasoning and stir until combined.

The amazing flavors of this recipe for mushroom gravy are so pronounced, earthy and delicious that mushroom lovers will relish in every bite, or drink of it if you’re truly crazy obsessed. Sure, there’s definitely mushroom haters out there because they don’t like the texture. But try sharing some of this flavorful mushroom gravy on top of a bed of creamy mashed potatoes or a great grilled steak and see what they think. If they still don’t like this mushroom gravy then too bad for them because that means there’s more for you. Enjoy!

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Delicious Mushroom Gravy

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
This makes a larger batch of gravy, perfect for gatherings. If you want a smaller batch, either cut it in half or make as is and freeze the extra for future use.
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Ingredients

  • 6 Tablespoons (84 g) butter (3/4 stick) , divided
  • 16 ounces (454 g) mushrooms , sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 cup (45 g) flour
  • 3 cups (940 ml) broth (beef, chicken, turkey, or vegetable)
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions 

  • In saucepan, melt 2 Tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.  Add mushrooms and cook until golden and excess mushroom liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes.
    Mushrooms cooking in pan
  • Add garlic and remaining butter (4 tablespoons). Cook for about 1 minute or until butter melts. Increase heat to high. 
    Butter and garlic with the mushrooms
  • Whisk in the flour, continually stirring to remove lumps. Add about 1/2 cup of broth, whisking until incorporated.
    Whisking flour into the mushrooms
  • Pour in the remaining broth and whisk until well combined. Continue cooking on high heat until gravy comes to a boil. 
    Adding broth to the mushrooms
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, stirring often, simmer until thickened, about 15-20 minutes depending on your preferred thickness. Season with salt and pepper, to taste (the saltiness and flavors will concentrate some when it reduces down).
    Spoonful of the gravy
  • Serve on your favorite meatloaf, mashed potatoes or what ever you enjoy.
    Spooned gravy over mashed potatoes

Video

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Nutrition Information per Serving

Calories: 89kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 523mg, Potassium: 185mg, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 430IU, Vitamin C: 1.4mg, Calcium: 5mg, Iron: 0.5mg
Course: Sauces, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 89

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