Creamy Mushroom Sauce

This versatile mushroom sauce makes a great flavor enhancer for simple grilled steaks and chops as well as for garlic dill meatballs.

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb button mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp butter (unsalted)
• 2 tbsps heavy cream
• 1 tbsp sour cream
• 1/2 tsp salt, to taste
• 1/8 tsp black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg, fresh ground
• 1/2 cup chicken stock

Directions

1. Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat until the foam subsides. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Add the chicken stock and heavy cream, and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
4. Serve immediately or store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
5. Makes about 1 cup.