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German Christmas Market Mushrooms (Markt-Champignons)

Step right into the festive, twinkling atmosphere of a German Christmas Market with this beloved street-food snack: Fried Mushrooms with Garlic Sauce (or Champignons mit Knoblauchsoße).
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This savory dish is the definition of cold-weather comfort. Whole, earthy button mushrooms are pan-fried until tender and golden, then seasoned with a fragrant blend of classic herbs including oregano, rosemary, thyme, and a warming pinch of paprika. The star, however, is the luscious Garlic Sauce. We create this creamy topping by combining our Tavolini Mushroom Sauce with decadent crème fraiche, fresh garlic, and a squeeze of lemon juice. It’s savory, aromatic, and captures the true Gemütlichkeit (cozy comfort) of a German holiday.

Ingredients
  • 6 oz. button mushrooms #261904
  • ½ cup Tavolini Mushroom Sauce #428806
  • 1 Tbsp. crème fraiche #692381
  • 1 clove fresh garlic, minced #537193
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. olive oil or butter
  • Pinch of paprika #518331
  • Pinch (each) of oregano, rosemary, thyme (dried or fresh, finely chopped)
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley #150871

Directions

  1. Prepare Mushrooms
    • Heat a skillet over medium-high with olive oil or butter.
    • Add button mushrooms and sauté until golden brown and lightly crisp around the edges (6 – 8 minutes).
    • Season with salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, rosemary, and thyme.
  2. Make Sauce
    • In a small saucepan, gently warm the Tavolini Mushroom Sauce.
    • Stir in crème fraiche, minced garlic, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
    • Simmer for 2 – 3 minutes until creamy and fragrant. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  3. Assemble & Serve
    • Pile the hot, fried mushrooms into a serving bowl or festive paper tray (market-style).
    • Drizzle generously with the garlic mushroom sauce.
    • Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

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