Morel Fricassee

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
• 1 sweet onion, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup cooked ham or 1 cup canadian bacon, slivered
• 8 ounces fresh morels, halved, brushed clean
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup whipping cream (optional)
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh herbs (such as thyme, tarragon or dill)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
• fresh ground pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion.
• 2 cook, stirring often, until soft, about 5 minutes.
• 3 add garlic and ham; cook, stirring often, 1 minute.
• 4 add mushrooms and chicken broth; cook, stirring often, 3 minutes.
• 5 stir in cream and herbs; cook over low heat until slightly thickened, 3 minutes.
• 6 add salt if needed, and pepper to taste.