Mushroom Pâté

Mushroom Pâté

Mushroom and Ricotta Pâté

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 30m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 1h
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

187
Calories
4g
Fat
18mg
Cholesterol
193mg
Sodium
13g
Carbohydrates
10g
Protein
Mushroom Pâté

Recipe Description

This Mushroom Pâté is a wonderful alternative to usual protein pâtés such as chicken or duck livers, for example. A delicious combination of roughly chopped mushrooms, finely chopped shallots, garlic, salt, freshly ground pepper, fresh rosemary, and ricotta cheese.

Nothing can beat our recipe with perfect complimenting flavors. Serve as an entree on crispy French baguette and pair with a glass of white wine or sparkling champagne. Pâtés are not just for fancy dinner parties but a perfect snack time option too. Enjoy yours!

To make Mushroom Pate, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Mushroom Pâté

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook mushrooms

    10 min
    Step 1 - Mushroom Pâté

    In a large sauté pan over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of oil then add 1 pound of roughly chopped mushrooms. Cook, while stirring, for a few minutes until they begin to brown.

  2. 2

    Add shallots

    4 min
    Step 2 - Mushroom Pâté

    Add 3 ounces of finely chopped shallots. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.

  3. 3

    Add herbs and seasoning

    12 min
    Step 3 - Mushroom Pâté

    Add 1 clove of grated garlic, ¼ teaspoon of salt and ground black pepper each, and 1 spring of finely chopped fresh rosemary. Cook for 2 minutes then set aside for about 10 minutes to cool.

  4. 4

    Add ricotta cheese

    2 min
    Step 4 - Mushroom PâtéStep 4 - Mushroom Pâté

    Transfer the mushroom mixture to a food processor and add 8 ounces of ricotta cheese. Blend until smooth then season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Refrigerate

    30 min
    Step 5 - Mushroom Pâté

    Transfer the blended mixture to ramekins then refrigerate for about 30 minutes to set.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Mushroom Pâté

    Once set, serve chilled or at room temperature.

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Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Mark Thompson
January 15, 2025
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Delicious! My kids loved this Mushroom Pâté on baguette. It was a hit at our family snack time, sparking laughter and joy over the table. Simple yet elegant, this dish made our cozy evening even more special. Thankful for this recipe!

Fiona
December 27, 2024
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I made this Mushroom Pâté for my fam's wine night, and it was a hit! So easy to whip up with just a few ingredients. I served it with crusty bread and we couldn’t stop going back for more. Definitely a keeper!

Sarah Johnson
December 3, 2024
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Yum! This mushroom pâté was a hit at my wine night. Super easy to make and our guests loved it!

Paula
July 21, 2024
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So tasty, wow!

Natalie Johnson
July 17, 2024
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This Mushroom Pâté was simply superb. My kids and I enjoyed it on baguette during a family movie night. It was a hit with everyone!

Quinn
July 14, 2024
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Delish!

Jessie
April 22, 2024
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I recently made this Mushroom Pâté for a little get together with friends. Everyone loved the rich flavors and it was super easy to prepare. I served it on warm baguette with wine, and it was a hit. Thankful for this recipe, it's now my go-to for snacks.

Allie
December 27, 2023
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Superb flavors! I made this for my husband's birthday, and he couldn’t stop raving about it. The mushroom and garlic combo is pure magic! Perfect on toasted bread!

Isabella Johnson
October 25, 2023
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Superb mushroom pâté!

Vince
October 12, 2023
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This Mushroom Pâté is the bomb! So freakin' easy to whip up, and the flavors??? Just unreal! I made it for my next door neighbor’s bday, and it was a hit. Paired with some bubbly, it was a total vibe. Try it, you won't regret it!

Jim
October 3, 2023
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This Mushroom Pâté was super easy to make and delish! My kids loved it on toast.

Dave
September 20, 2023
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This Mushroom Pâté was astonishingly easy to make! I served it during a family gathering, and everyone could not stop raving about the flavor. Great with bread.

Jake
May 3, 2023
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Lit!

Maria Johnson
March 22, 2023
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Loved making this for my husband, he enjoyed it so much!

Ian
March 12, 2023
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Delicious!

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