Delicious and Hearty Campagnard Sauce Recipe

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Delicious and Hearty Campagnard Sauce Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on January 12, 2024

This Campagnard Sauce recipe is a flavorful and hearty sauce that is perfect for enhancing the taste of your favorite dishes. Made with a combination of fresh ingredients such as onions, bacon, mushrooms, and herbs, this sauce adds a delicious depth of flavor to meat, poultry, pasta, and vegetables. It is easy to prepare and will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon, diced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender.
  4. Sprinkle the flour over the onion and mushroom mixture and stir well to combine.
  5. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring continuously to avoid any lumps.
  6. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream and fresh thyme leaves.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Simmer the sauce for another 5-10 minutes, or until it reaches the desired consistency.
  10. Stir in the cooked bacon and remove from heat.
  11. Serve the Campagnard Sauce over your favorite dishes such as roasted chicken, grilled steak, or sautéed vegetables.
  12. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Campagnard Sauce is a classic French sauce that translates to 'countryside' or 'rustic' sauce.
  • The combination of bacon, mushrooms, and thyme gives this sauce a rich and earthy flavor.
  • You can customize the sauce by adding other ingredients such as diced tomatoes, white wine, or herbs like rosemary and parsley.