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
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 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

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 40 minutes

Style French

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: October 27, 2024

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.

Additional

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!