Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds small fresh mushrooms, cleaned
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Madeira or other sweet wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • Dash of red pepper

Method

  • Prepare Lattice-Crust Pastry; set aside.
  • Saute mushrooms and onion in 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Set aside.
  • Melt remaining butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add broth and wine; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in salt and pepper. Combine sauce, sauteed mushrooms, and onion; stir well.
  • Spoon mushroom mixture into pastry shell. Arrange pastry strips in lattice design over filling; seal edges and flute. Bake at 375° for 40 minutes or until browned.
  • Serving Suggestion: Mushroom Pie is an excellent side dish to serve with beef.