Creamy Garlic Mushroom Spread on Bread (Grenki)
This Garlic Mushroom Spread is a popular Ukrainian appetizer that is delicious spread on bread (hrinky) or in Russian "Grenki." It's finely chopped mushrooms sautéed in butter, then mixed with fresh garlic and mayonnaise to create a creamy spread. Think of it as a mushroom crostini or canapé!
Equipment
- 1 Large sauté pan
- 1 Box grater or sharp knife, (to chop mushrooms)
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 32 oz white mushrooms, (washed, dried, and finely chopped or grated)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp garlic, (about half a head of garlic)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 French Baguette, (sliced)
Instructions
Directions:
- Preheat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the butter, chopped mushrooms, and cook until they release their juices and the juices evaporate (about 10-15 minutes). When the mushrooms have browned, season them with salt and pepper and transfer them to a glass mixing bowl to cool completely.
- Once the mushroom mixture is cool, add the mayonnaise and freshly pressed garlic. Mix all the ingredients and keep covered in the refrigerator until serving.
- To serve, spread the mushroom mixture thinly over each slice of bread. Arrange open-faced sandwiches over a plate and serve. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Serving size: one slice of bread has approximately one tablespoon of the mushroom spread.
- You can garnish with freshly chopped parsley or dill if desired.
- Keep in mind that the mushrooms will shrink a lot during the sautéing step, so don't worry if the amount seems too much before frying.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Garlic Mushroom Spread on Bread (Grenki)
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
98
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
6
mg
2
%
Sodium
202
mg
9
%
Potassium
203
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
47
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
20
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
