Creamy Mushroom-Artichoke Sauce

5.00 (4)
⏱ 27 mins 🍽 2 1/2 cups 🏷 Sauces

This versatile sauce combines sauteed mushrooms and onions with creamy cheese and tangy artichoke hearts. A splash of lemon juice and a hint of red pepper add brightness and a gentle warmth. It comes together quickly in one skillet, making it an ideal topping for pasta, grilled meats, or a hearty dip for crusty bread. The recipe yields approximately two and a half cups.

Creamy Mushroom-Artichoke Sauce

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (more if you like)

Method

  1. In a large skillet, melt the butter together with the oil.
  2. Add the sliced mushrooms, chopped onion, and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the softened cream cheese, stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes until the cheese has fully melted.
  4. Mix in the coarsely chopped artichoke hearts, fresh lemon juice, and ground red pepper.
  5. Lower the heat and continue to cook for 2 minutes until the entire mixture is heated through.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium1094500 mg

Recipe details

CategorySauces
AuthorHey Jude