🍄 Creamy Garlic Mushrooms
Velvety | Savory | Ready in 15 Minutes
This dish is a garlic-lover’s dream: mushrooms bathed in a luxuriously creamy sauce, kissed with Parmesan and Italian herbs. It’s the perfect low-carb, keto-friendly side that pairs beautifully with steak, chicken, pasta, or even toast. Quick to cook, hard to forget!
🍽️ Servings: 2–3
⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 10 minutes
⭐ Total Time: 15 minutes
📝 Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups mushrooms, sliced (white button, cremini, or baby bella)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- (Optional: pinch of salt, to taste)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Heat the Oil
In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. - Sauté the Mushrooms
Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release moisture and begin to brown. - Add Garlic & Seasoning
Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. - Make It Creamy
Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for 2–3 minutes, until slightly thickened. - Add Parmesan
Stir in Parmesan until melted and the sauce is creamy. Taste and adjust salt/pepper if needed. - Serve Hot
Spoon over steak, grilled chicken, or roasted veggies—or serve with crusty bread or pasta.
💡 Notes & Tips
- Use a hot pan to brown mushrooms nicely before adding cream.
- Don’t crowd the pan—cook in batches if necessary to get that golden sear.
- Dairy-free option: Swap cream for coconut cream and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
- Make it spicy: Add red pepper flakes with the garlic for a gentle kick.
- Add greens: Stir in a handful of spinach or kale just before the cream for extra nutrients.
🍽️ Nutritional Info (Per Serving – Approximate)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Fat: 19g
- Protein: 5g
- Carbs: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g
(Great for low-carb and keto lifestyles)
🌿 Health Benefits
- Mushrooms: Low in calories, high in antioxidants, fiber, and immune-boosting selenium.
- Garlic: Helps lower blood pressure, supports immunity, and adds anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Olive oil & cream: Provide healthy fats and satiety.
- Keto-friendly: Low in carbs, high in flavor—ideal for keto, paleo, or diabetic diets.
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
A: Yes! Reheat gently on low heat, stirring to bring the sauce back to life. Add a splash of cream if it’s too thick.
Q: What mushrooms work best?
A: Cremini, white button, or baby bella mushrooms are all great. Portobello slices work too!
Q: Can I make this vegan?
A: Use olive oil or vegan butter, full-fat coconut cream, and nutritional yeast in place of Parmesan.
Q: Is this dish freezer-friendly?
A: It’s best fresh, but you can freeze it. Just note the texture of the mushrooms may soften after thawing.
Q: What goes well with creamy garlic mushrooms?
A: Serve with grilled meats, pasta, risotto, toast, or even as a baked potato topper!
Let me know if you’d like a printable version, a double-serving recipe, or want it turned into a low-fat alternative!