Slow Cooker Garlic Herb Mushrooms

The best and EASIEST way to make mushrooms – in a crockpot with garlic, herbs and of course, butter! Just 5 min prep!

I know. It’s 90 degrees here in California and I’m here with a slow cooker recipe. But that’s exactly why you need to dust off that slow cooker from storage. There’s no need to turn on that oven or stovetop since it will just add to this summer heat!

With the crockpot, it really does all of the work for you. You can throw your mushrooms, garlic and herbs right into the slow cooker. Set it and forget it. You just need to stir in half and half (you can also substitute heavy cream and/or milk) and some butter because, well, butter makes everything just a little bit better.

If you really want to take it a step further, you can stir in a little bit of cornstarch (mixed with water) for a thicker, creamier sauce, although you really won’t need it. These mushrooms are packed with so much flavor, and it can be served with all your meals!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 4 minutes

Total Time 4 hours, 5 minutes

Yield 4 servings

The best and EASIEST way to make mushrooms - in a crockpot with garlic, herbs and of course, butter! Just 5 min prep!

Ingredients

• 24 ounces cremini mushrooms
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup half and half*
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

• Place mushrooms, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme and bay leaves into a 3-qt slow cooker. Stir in vegetable broth; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Cover and cook on low heat for 3-4 hours or high heat for 1-2 hours, or until browned and tender. Stir in half and half and butter during the last 15-20 minutes of cooking time.
• Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

Notes

*Half and half is equal parts of whole milk and cream. For 1 cup half and half, you can substitute 3/4 cup whole milk 1/4 cup heavy cream or 2/3 cup skim or low-fat milk 1/3 cup heavy cream.

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