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    Home / Recipes / Sauces & Condiments / Creamy Mushroom Gravy

    Creamy Mushroom Gravy

    March 12, 2024 by Keto Cooking Christian 14 Comments

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    This Creamy Mushroom Gravy has rich mushroom flavor and velvety smooth texture that's made in under 15 minutes. It's the perfect low carb addition to your steak, pork or chicken!

    Creamy Mushroom Gravy being poured over pork chops
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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love This Mushroom Gravy Recipe
    • 🛒 Ingredients Keto Mushroom Sauce
    • 🔪 How to Make Mushroom Gravy
    • 💡 Tips for Making Mushroom Gravy
    • ☑️ Storage Instructions
    • 🍴 What to Serve Mushroom Gravy With
    • 🔄 Substitutions and Additions
    • Is mushroom OK on keto?
    • What is creamy mushroom sauce made of?
    • How do you thicken mushroom sauce?
    • Does mushroom sauce have carbs?
    • What sauce can you eat with keto?
    • 🍽️ More Keto Sauces

    ❤️ Why You'll Love This Mushroom Gravy Recipe

    • Velvety smooth and creamy texture
    • Rich mushroom flavor
    • Quick and easy to make in under 15 minutes
    • Perfect for busy weeknights
    • Loaded with healthy fats
    • Serve over pork, chicken or beef
    Creamy Mushroom Gravy over pork chops on white plate

    I absolutely love mushrooms- sautéed, marinated, raw in a salad, any which way I can get them!  They're also loaded with potassium, which is great for Keto!  One of my favorite ways to serve this low carb mushroom gravy is over a piece of steak.  This time around, I made some for my pan fried pork chops and wow, what a great combo!

    If you decide to pan fry your steak, chicken or pork, I highly recommend using the same pan to make this low carb mushroom sauce in.  That will give this gravy that much more flavor!  I've outlined the steps in the Tips section below.

    closeup of Creamy Mushroom Gravy over pork chops on white plate

    And the best part of this gravy is not only is it ready in under 15 minutes, but you don't need to use any thickeners! Keep reading, I explain why down below.

    🛒 Ingredients Keto Mushroom Sauce

    • Baby bella mushrooms
    • Mascarpone cheese
    • Heavy whipping cream
    • Chicken stock (or beef stock)
    • White wine (I use Pinot Grigio)
    • Garlic
    • Fresh lemon thyme (or thyme)
    • Butter
    • Salt and pepper

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

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    • Large skillet

    🔪 How to Make Mushroom Gravy

    Heat a large skillet to medium heat, add in the butter and sauté the mushrooms for a few minutes, until they get some good color.  

    The darker the color of the mushrooms, the more flavor your gravy will have!  Add in the garlic and sauté for about 20 seconds, careful not to brown it!

    Deglaze the pan with the wine, scraping up the brown bits.  Allow some of the liquid to evaporate, then add in the chicken stock and continue to simmer for another minute or so, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly.  

    Stir in the mascarpone cheese.  

    Once melted, add in the heavy cream, lemon thyme, salt and pepper.  

    mushroom gravy cooking in skillet

    Simmer uncovered for 5-7 minutes or until thickened to your liking.  

    closeup of mushroom gravy in spoon over skillet

    Serve with a garnish of fresh thyme over a steak, pan fried pork chops, steak or chicken.

    Creamy Mushroom Gravy over pork chops on white plate

    💡 Tips for Making Mushroom Gravy

    • If you are making this gravy to serve over pork chops (as I have), steak or chicken I highly recommend following these steps before starting this recipe: season your protein with salt and pepper, then sear in a large skillet for a few minutes on each side, until it is cooked through. Remove the protein and set it aside covered with aluminum foil while you make the gravy. Don't wipe out the pan because those juices will give extra flavor to your gravy! Then follow the recipe from there.
    • Don't rush sautéing the mushrooms! Make sure they have some good color on them before adding in the garlic. Color = flavor!
    • Don't be tempted to add the salt to the raw mushrooms, but instead add it at the heavy cream step. If you salt mushrooms before they've cooked, they will give up their juices and will steam rather than sauté which gives you that great sear, color and intense flavor that you want.
    • Watch the garlic closely! Garlic goes from perfect to burnt in seconds and nobody wants bitter burnt garlic as a base for a gravy. You actually don't want much color on the garlic at all, as that is when it starts to turn bitter and if that happens, you have to start all over or it will wreck your gravy.
    Creamy Mushroom Gravy over pork chops in skillet

    ☑️ Storage Instructions

    Store leftover mushroom gravy in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days or freeze.

    🍴 What to Serve Mushroom Gravy With

    This mushroom gravy is best served over chicken, pork chops or steak. These are some of my favorites that would work well with this gravy:

    • Garlic Butter Steak Bites
    • Air Fryer Italian Chicken
    • Grilled Steak
    • Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
    • Crockpot Meatloaf
    • Air Fryer Pork Chops
    • Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin
    • Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower
    mushroom gravy in white gravy boat

    🔄 Substitutions and Additions

    • The white wine really adds a nice depth of flavor and since most of the alcohol cooks off and evaporates, your gravy will not taste like wine. But if you prefer not to use any, you can substitute with more chicken stock.
    • I find that baby bella or cremini mushrooms work best in this gravy, but you can certainly use white button mushrooms or for a more upscale twist, use a wild mushroom mix. Porcini mushrooms are my favorite to make a gravy with, but they can be harder to find. If you happen to get your hands on some, they will likely be dried which is even better. Reconstitute them in hot water, then add some of the mushroom liquid (which has incredible flavor) to your gravy in place of some of the chicken stock. I am telling you, it takes this gravy to a whole new level of deliciousness!
    • If you can't find lemon thyme, fresh thyme will work just as well. If you can't find thyme, you can use fresh parsley. I'd recommend the fresh parsley over using dried thyme. Rosemary would also work really well, just don't use too much, it's stronger than thyme.
    • I use mascarpone in this gravy because it's creamy texture helps to thicken the gravy and also has a mild flavor, which allows the mushrooms to be the star. If you can't find mascarpone, you can use cream cheese instead. Just know that it will change the flavor slightly, but will still be delicious!
    closeup of Creamy Mushroom Gravy over pork chops on white plate

    Is mushroom OK on keto?

    Absolutely! Mushrooms are not only low in carbs, but they are healthy and loaded with potassium and antioxidants. You can read more about the health benefits in this article on Healthline. For more information on cooking with mushrooms, check out my Mushrooms on Keto article!

    What is creamy mushroom sauce made of?

    There really isn't much to this gravy, just a handful of ingredients, including cream, garlic, thyme, chicken stock, white wine and of course mushrooms, plus one more key ingredients, which I'll explain more on below.

    How do you thicken mushroom sauce?

    Instead of using xanthan gum or another Keto friendly thickener, which I try to use sparingly, I used mascarpone cheese. It has a very mild, almost no flavor to it, which is perfect in this gravy. It also gives the gravy a luscious velvety texture. As I mentioned earlier, cream cheese will do the same, but will alter the flavor some.

    Does mushroom sauce have carbs?

    Yes, but only 3 net carbs per serving!

    What sauce can you eat with keto?

    Since we enjoy healthy fats on Keto, many sauces that we make contain cream or butter and really, what more could you ask for!? I've listed some of my favorite Keto friendly sauces down below, I hope you give them a try!

    Creamy Mushroom Gravy over pork chops in skillet

    🍽️ More Keto Sauces

    • Hollandaise Sauce
    • Easy Alfredo Sauce
    • Bang Bang Sauce
    • Béarnaise Sauce
    • Homemade Meat Sauce
    • Quick Marinara Sauce
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    Creamy Mushroom Gravy being poured over pork chops

    Creamy Mushroom Gravy

    This Creamy Mushroom Gravy has rich mushroom flavor and velvety smooth texture that's made in under 15 minutes.
    5 from 43 votes
    Author: Julianne
    Servings 4
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    PREP 3 minutes mins
    COOK 10 minutes mins
    TOTAL 13 minutes mins

    Ingredients
     

    • 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced
    • ½ cup mascarpone cheese
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • ½ cup chicken stock , or beef stock
    • ½ cup white wine, I use Pinot Grigio
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon thyme, or regular thyme
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Heat a large skillet to medium heat, add in the butter and sauté the mushrooms for a few minutes, until they get some good color.  The darker the color of the mushrooms, the more flavor your gravy will have!  Add in the garlic and sauté for about 20 seconds, careful not to brown it!
    • Deglaze the pan with the wine, scraping up the brown bits.  Allow some of the liquid to evaporate, then add in the chicken stock and continue to simmer for another minute or so, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly.
    • Stir in the mascarpone cheese.  Once melted, add in the heavy cream, lemon thyme, salt and pepper.  Simmer uncovered for 5-7 minutes or until thickened to your liking.
    • Serve with a garnish of fresh thyme over a steak, pan fried pork chops, grilled chicken or mashed cauliflower.I poured mine over pork chops and it was the perfect combo!

    Recipe Notes

    If you don't want to use white wine, you can substitute with chicken stock. You can also use a wild mushroom blend, instead of the baby bella's, if you'd like.

    *Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

    Course sauce
    Cuisine American
    Calories 314kcal
    Nutrition Facts
    Creamy Mushroom Gravy
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    314
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    28
    g
    43
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    17
    g
    106
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    4
    g
    1
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    2
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    5
    g
    10
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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    *Originally published on April 17, 2019, updated on March 12, 2024 with improvements to the recipe, new photos, new recipe information and helpful tips.

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    1. Geege

      January 02, 2022 at 12:56 pm

      Recipe looks delish but wondering if dried thyme can be used. It's winter and my garden is dormant right now. Sometimes the supermarket has growing herbs, but I haven't seen thyme there.

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      • Keto Cooking Christian

        January 02, 2022 at 3:02 pm

        Sure! Dried thyme will have a little stronger flavor so just cut back a little on the amount and it will be just fine.

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    2. Sonia

      August 19, 2021 at 12:33 pm

      Looks amazing, substitute for the white wine? Thank you

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      • Keto Cooking Christian

        August 20, 2021 at 8:34 am

        Thank you! You can always use equal parts of chicken stock to substitute the wine.

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    3. Margaret

      February 06, 2021 at 6:51 pm

      5 stars
      This was fantastic. It will be a staple. I puréed the final product. Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        February 12, 2021 at 10:55 am

        Great, glad you loved it!

        Reply
    4. Charlene

      January 19, 2021 at 9:06 pm

      5 stars
      This is sooooo good! I wanted to drink the gravy! I used Crimini mushrooms. Delicious and super easy to make.

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        January 20, 2021 at 7:54 pm

        Yay, that's wonderful! I almost always use Cremini mushrooms in everything, they have so much flavor.

        Reply
    5. Laura

      December 21, 2020 at 7:30 pm

      5 stars
      This has become a family favorite! So so good, thanks for posting it!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        December 28, 2020 at 3:37 pm

        So glad to hear it! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Patty

      June 14, 2020 at 7:40 pm

      I can’t find marscarpone cheese can I use cream cheese as a substitute?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        June 15, 2020 at 10:42 pm

        Absolutely!

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        • Nancy

          August 11, 2020 at 11:15 am

          5 stars
          Made this last night it was AMAZING !!!!

        • Keto Cooking Christian

          August 11, 2020 at 11:36 am

          Awesome, so nice to hear that you liked it!

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