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- Out of season, one can rely on dried morels
- Recipe for Morel Mushrooms in Cream on
- Brioche (Morilles à la Crème) adapted from Gourmet Magazine
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound fresh morels, trimmed, washed well, and patted
- dry
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Freshly ground white pepper
- 5 thin slices brioche or challah bread, crusts discarded,
- each slice cut into 4 triangles and toasted
- butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam
- You can substitute 1 ounce small dried morels (1 1/3 cups) for the fresh. Soak
- dried morels in 2 1/2 cups warm water until softened, 10 to 30 minutes. Lift
- soaking liquid through a paper-towel–lined sieve into a bowl. Add 1/2 cup
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 978g | |
| Calories 1209 | |
| Calories from Fat 759 | 63% |
| Total Fat 85.2g | 107% |
| Saturated Fat 33.34g | 133% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium 413mg | 17% |
| Potassium 2420mg | 69% |
| Total Carbs 93.49g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.2g | 57% |
| Sugars 52.68g | 35% |
| Protein 22.02g | 35% |
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