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Bratwurst with Creamy Mushroom Sauce Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 4 Bratwurst sausages
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish

Special equipment needed:
- Large skillet

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the bratwurst sausages and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
4. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
5. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes until they release their moisture and are tender.
6. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
7. Stir in the heavy cream and Dijon mustard and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Return the bratwurst sausages to the skillet and spoon the mushroom sauce over them.
10. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 25 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium heat
Serving size:
- 4 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 480
- Fat: 43g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Protein: 18g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use any type of sausage instead of bratwurst.
- You can use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegetarian version.
- You can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter sauce.

Variations:
- Add some chopped bacon to the mushroom sauce for extra flavor.
- Use different types of mushrooms, such as shiitake or oyster mushrooms.
- Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, to the mushroom sauce.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to brown the sausages well before adding them back to the skillet with the mushroom sauce.
- Use a good quality Dijon mustard for the best flavor.
- Serve with some crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Storage instructions:
- Store any leftover bratwurst with mushroom sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the bratwurst with mushroom sauce in a skillet over medium heat until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the bratwurst with mushroom sauce on a platter with some chopped parsley sprinkled over the top.

Garnishes:
- Chopped parsley

Pairings:
- Serve with a side of roasted potatoes or mashed potatoes.

Suggested side dishes:
- Roasted potatoes
- Mashed potatoes
- Steamed vegetables

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the sauce is too thin, simmer it for a few more minutes until it thickens to your liking.
- If the sausages are not cooked through, you can finish cooking them in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the sausages to an internal temperature of 160°F to ensure they are fully cooked.

Food history:
- Bratwurst is a type of German sausage that is made from pork and seasoned with spices such as nutmeg and caraway.

Flavor profiles:
- Savory, creamy, mushroomy

Serving suggestions:
- Serve with a cold beer or a glass of white wine.

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Region: German

Taste: Savory, Creamy, Earthy, Tangy, Rich