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Easy 20 Minute Mushroom Pate Recipe

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This Easy 20 Minute Mushroom Pate is a creamy, savory spread made from sautéed mushrooms, brie cheese, and toasted walnuts, perfect for serving with crusty bread or crackers. Combining fresh herbs, garlic, and olive oil, this versatile pate can be blended smooth or served chunky, making it an ideal appetizer or snack that’s both quick and delicious.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 300 g mushrooms, chopped (10.5 oz or around 10-12 flat, portobello, or Swiss brown)
  • 100 g brie, roughly chopped (1/2 wheel / 3.5 oz) – sub camembert, ricotta, or cream cheese
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 6 tsp garlic, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme – sub rosemary
  • ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • ½ cup walnuts, roasted and chopped (45 g / 1.6 oz)
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp water or sherry, port, or red wine
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Optional

  • 3 tbsp butter, melted (to seal if not eating immediately)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Base: Drizzle half of the olive oil into a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and onion, frying for a few minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  2. Cook Mushrooms and Herbs: Add the mushrooms, fresh thyme, and the remaining olive oil to the pan. Fry for about 5 minutes to slowly cook down the mushrooms, melding the flavors and reducing moisture.
  3. Add Walnuts and Herbs: Pour in the water (or sherry/port/red wine), add the roasted chopped walnuts, fresh parsley, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together and continue to fry for a few more minutes to warm the walnuts and brighten the parsley’s color.
  4. Incorporate Cheese: Turn off the heat and place the chopped brie on top of the mushroom mixture. Let it sit for 15-30 seconds to allow the residual heat to gently melt the cheese, then stir through until well combined.
  5. Blend the Pate: Transfer the mixture to a food processor or medium bowl. Blend until smooth for a creamy pate; if you prefer a chunkier texture, skip this step.
  6. Serve or Store: Spoon the pate into a ramekin and smooth the top. Serve immediately with crusty bread or savory crackers. If not eating straight away, melt butter and pour on top to seal, then store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • To Serve – Enjoy with crusty bread, crostini, rice crackers, biscuits, corn tortillas, or vegetable sticks—the perfect dipping companions.
  • Make it Vegan – Replace brie cheese with vegan cheese, cashews, walnuts, or butter beans. Use extra virgin olive oil instead of butter to seal.
  • Dry Mushrooms? If mushrooms cook too quickly and dry out, add an extra splash of water, sherry, or other liquids to keep them moist.
  • Porcini Salt – Add ½ tsp porcini salt for an extra umami mushroom flavor boost.
  • Spice – Add cayenne pepper or chili flakes to give the pate a spicy kick.

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