Morels in Cream on Brioche (Morilles à la Crème)

Vegetarian
Health score
16%
Morels in Cream on Brioche (Morilles à la Crème)
45 min.
4
516kcal

Suggestions


Indulge in the rich and earthy flavors of Morels in Cream on Brioche, a luxurious vegetarian side dish that promises to impress both your family and guests. The delicate and nutty taste of fresh morels elevates the dish, creating an elegant harmony with the creamy sauce. Sautéed to golden perfection and enveloped in velvety heavy cream, these gourmet mushrooms make for a sophisticated topping on toasted brioche or challah, giving you a delightful contrast of textures and flavors.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and sophistication, making it an ideal choice for a dinner party or a special occasion at home. With just a handful of quality ingredients, each step of the cooking process brings out the unique character of morels while allowing the rich cream and butter to shine through.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this dish is approachable yet impressive. The nutritional composition adds to its appeal, with the wholesome ingredients supporting a satisfying vegetarian option that doesn’t compromise on taste. Serve it alongside your favorite entrée or as a stand-alone dish; the exquisite combination of flavors in Morels in Cream on Brioche is sure to be a hit at any table!

Ingredients

  • slices egg bread loaf - crusts toasted cut into 4 triangles and thin
  • tablespoon flour all-purpose
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • pound morel mushrooms fresh dry washed trimmed well
  • tablespoons butter unsalted
  • servings pepper white freshly ground

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • sieve

Directions

  1. Heat cream in a small saucepan until hot.
  2. Heat butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté morels, stirring frequently, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in hot cream and reduce heat to low. Gently simmer, covered, stirring once, until morels are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and white pepper.
  4. Arrange 5 toasts on each of 4 plates and spoon morels and sauce on top.
  5. Serve immediately.
  6. You can substitute 1 ounce small dried morels (1 1/3 cups) for the fresh. Soak dried morels in 2 1/2 cups warm water until softened, 10 to 30 minutes. Lift from soaking liquid, then rinse well and pat dry with paper towels.
  7. Pour soaking liquid through a paper-towel–lined sieve into a bowl.
  8. Add 1/2 cup soaking liquid to cream when heating (dried morels absorb more liquid than fresh).

Nutrition Facts

Calories516kcal
Protein9.1%
Fat59.12%
Carbs31.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.75
Glycemic Load
1.87
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
24.472608729549%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:515.62kcal
25.78%
Fat:34.68g
53.35%
Saturated Fat:20.22g
126.38%
Carbohydrates:41.95g
13.98%
Net Carbohydrates:36.68g
13.34%
Sugar:3.61g
4.01%
Cholesterol:123.6mg
41.2%
Sodium:292.92mg
12.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.01g
24.03%
Iron:16.26mg
90.34%
Manganese:1.1mg
54.83%
Vitamin D:7.16µg
47.72%
Copper:0.85mg
42.26%
Vitamin B2:0.65mg
38.15%
Selenium:25.02µg
35.75%
Phosphorus:332.79mg
33.28%
Vitamin B3:5.92mg
29.62%
Vitamin B1:0.4mg
26.4%
Vitamin A:1276.83IU
25.54%
Folate:86.09µg
21.52%
Fiber:5.27g
21.09%
Zinc:3.01mg
20.09%
Potassium:604.77mg
17.28%
Calcium:157.74mg
15.77%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
11.03%
Magnesium:40.72mg
10.18%
Vitamin B5:0.86mg
8.57%
Vitamin E:0.96mg
6.43%
Vitamin K:3.24µg
3.09%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.99%
Source:Epicurious