Thanksgiving Appetizers - King Oyster Mushroom Pate

At Appetizers Unlimited we love to plan Thanksgving appetizers that are easy make ahead appetizers to free up time on party day. After all, Thanksgiving is as much about spending time with family and friends as it is about the food.

Thanksgiving appetizers should also utilize the bounty of the fall harvest and mushrooms are often an overlooked key ingredient for many great appetizer recipes.

This King Oyster Mushroom Pate recipe, courtesy of Longo's Experience magazine, is a great way to incorporate healthy mushrooms into your party food appetizers and it can be made and refriderated up to 3 days ahead of time.

King Oyster Mushroom Pate

1/4 cup salted butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 cups finely chopped king oyster mushrooms
1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves
pinch of salt
1/4 cup dry sherry
pinch of freshly ground pepper
2 tblsp chopped walnuts
2 tblsp Italian parsley

In nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat and cook onions, mushrooms, nutmeg, thyme and salt for about 15 minutes or until no liquid remains. Add sherry and bring to boil and cook, stirring for 2 minutes or until sherry evaporates. Stir in pepper.

Scrape mixture into food porcessor and puree until smooth, scraping sides as necessary. Scrape into bowl and sprinkle with walnuts and parsley.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature to serve.

Maks 1 1/2 cups.

Serve with crackers or artisan breads.

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