Quick Mushroom Sauce For Meatloaf Recipe

Elevate your meatloaf or mashed potatoes with this incredibly easy and flavorful mushroom sauce! Inspired by Betty Crocker, this recipe uses pantry staples for a rich and delicious sauce ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight meal.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 252.4 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Quick Mushroom Sauce For Meatloaf

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How to Make Quick Mushroom Sauce For Meatloaf

  1. In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Reduce heat to low and continue to stir until the mixture is smooth and bubbly, about 1 minute.
  4. Reserve the mushroom liquid in the pan. Add enough water to the reserved mushroom liquid to measure 1 cup total.
  5. Stir in the beef bouillon cube (or granules).
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
  7. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  8. Stir in 1 teaspoon of Kitchen Bouquet browning sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  9. Serve immediately over your favorite meatloaf or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

14g

Carbs

4g