A warm golden brioche bowl is generously filled with creamy Dijon-flavored Cremini mushrooms, flecked with vibrant green herbs. Set against a crisp white plate, the dish is garnished with a fresh sprig of thyme. The brioche dome tops, lightly toasted, lay gently askew, revealing the irresistible filling inside.

Dijon-Cremini Mushroom in Brioche Bowls

Name: Dijon-Cremini Mushroom in Brioche Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 pound Cremini mushrooms sliced; 4 Brioche rolls uniform size; 1 cup White wine dry; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 3 sprigs Thyme finely chopped plus extra for garnish; 1/2 cup Fresh cream; 3 Shallots finely diced; 4 cloves Garlic minced; 2 tablespoons Olive oil; to taste Salt; 1/2 teaspoon Pepper

Creamy, comforting French mushroom dish in edible bowls.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 40 minutes

Style French

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · October 27, 2024

A little about this dish

Channeling the heart of French cuisine, we'll simmer Cremini mushrooms in a creamy Dijon-wine sauce to create a sophisticated, hearty dish. This entrée pays homage to the rich and comforting style of French cuisines with a modern spin, using Cremini mushrooms as the star of the show.

Ingredients (for 4)

Cremini mushrooms — 1 pound — sliced
Brioche rolls — 4 — uniform size
White wine — 1 cup — dry
Dijon mustard — 2 tablespoons
Thyme — 3 sprigs — finely chopped plus extra for garnish
Fresh cream — 1/2 cup
Shallots — 3 — finely diced
Garlic — 4 cloves — minced
Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
Salt — to taste
Pepper — 1/2 teaspoon

Preparation

Step 1 — ⏲️🔥🌡️

Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Step 2 — 🥐🥣🔪

Hollow out your brioche rolls leaving about a 1/2 inch border, brush them with olive oil, and put them on a baking tray.
Step 3 — 🧅🍽️🌿

Put olive oil in a large pan, add the diced shallots and minced garlic, and sauté them until they're fragrant.
Step 4 — 🍄👩‍🍳🍳

Add the sliced cremini mushrooms to the pan and cook them until they're browned.
Step 5 — 🍶🌿🔪

Pour the white wine, Dijon mustard, and chopped thyme into the pan. Let this mixture simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes until the wine has reduced by half.
Step 6 — 🥛🧂🥄

Stir in the fresh cream and season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Step 7 — 🥐🥘🍴

Scoop the creamy Dijon-Cremini mixture into the hollowed brioche bowls, then place the tops of the piroshki on the tray beside the bowls.
Step 8 — ⏲️🍽️🔥

Bake everything for 10 minutes, until the brioche is toasted and crisp.
Step 9 — 🌿🍽️🎉

To finish, garnish your dish with some extra thyme and serve it immediately.

A final fox tip

You can replace the Creminis with other type of mushrooms according to your preference. For a non-vegetarian twist, feel free to add some diced cooked chicken. Make sure to keep the removed bread pulp from the brioches for delicious homemade croutons, bread crumbs or bread pudding!