Rich, creamy, and utterly irresistible, Mushroom Casserole Zhulien is a classic comfort dish that brings the warmth of French and Russian culinary traditions to your table. This easy-to-make casserole combines tender button mushrooms sautéed with onions in a luxurious sauce of heavy cream and stock, delicately seasoned with nutmeg for a hint of aromatic depth. Topped with melty Gruyère or mozzarella cheese—and optionally, a crispy layer of breadcrumbs—this golden baked dish is both elegant and indulgent. Perfect as an appetizer, a side dish, or even a vegetarian main course, this Mushroom Zhulien recipe is a versatile crowd-pleaser that’s ready in just 45 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor, and serve it warm for a truly satisfying experience.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
Clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel and slice them thinly. Dice the onion into small pieces.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 2–3 minutes.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until they release their moisture and turn golden, about 5–7 minutes.
Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and onions, stirring well to coat evenly. Cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
Slowly pour in the chicken or vegetable stock, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Follow with the heavy cream, and stir until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
Season the mixture with nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to taste. Remove the skillet from the heat.
Transfer the mushroom mixture to a greased casserole dish or individual ramekins for serving.
Sprinkle grated cheese evenly over the top. For extra texture, you can add bread crumbs over the cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly with a golden crust.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm as an appetizer or a side dish.
Calories |
1552 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 124.8 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.2 g | 361% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 355 mg | 118% | |
| Sodium | 2717 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 50.9 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1090 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 2020 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.