If you're a mushroom lover, this savory mushroom galette is a MUST to make. I love the combination of the creamy cheeses and the buttery mushrooms. It's easy to make gluten-free using my pie crust recipe, too.
If you're a mushroom lover, this savory mushroom galette is a MUST to make. I love the combination of the creamy cheeses and the buttery mushrooms.
When my kids complain about mushrooms, I reassure them that's there's still time for them. And that their mother didn't like mushrooms until she was in her 30s. It's never too late, my friends.
If you're on the fence about mushrooms (I get it. They're super weird!), I think you'll love them like this.
The mushrooms are caramelized in a little butter with some onions and then go for a roast on top of a ricotta-goat cheese mixture wrapped in a delicious, flaky pie crust.
Mushroom Galette Ingredients
The ingredients for this mushroom galette recipe are pretty straightforward and easy to find.
You'll need...
- pie crust
- mushrooms
- onions
- garlic
You'll also need the ingredients for the cheesy filling (my favorite part!). It's just a mixture of
- whole milk ricotta cheese
- goat cheese
- Parmesan
- some simple seasonings
Caramelized Onions & Mushrooms
Speaking of caramelizing onions & mushrooms... they're really versatile!
I love them in these Chipotle Caramelized Onion & Mushroom Burgers. You can also use them as a topping for steak, baked potatoes, meatloaf, or grilled chicken!
It does take time though. If you've never caramelized onions before you'll be surprised to hear that you don't actually need to add any sugar.
For realsies. The natural sugar in the onions makes them plenty sweet -- especially if you get sweet onions or vidalia onions.
You just need a little patience as those pungent little strans cook in a skillet over medium heat for a while.
What kind of mushroom are best for a galette?
Any kind you like! Really... any kind you can find easily. A mix of mushrooms would make the flavors more interesting, but I've made this several times with just cremini or baby bella mushrooms and it's always delicious.
Best way to clean mushrooms
Remember that old recommendation of never washing mushrooms because they'll absorb a bunch of water and then your dish will be watery?
Well. That's not entirely true.
Updated recommendations say that rinsing them is just fine if you don't soak them completely under water.
(Plus, Alton Brown did a Good Eats episode on this years ago and since then I've always washed mine!)
What is a galette?
A galette is a free-form pie and comes from the French word "gale" which means "flat cake". All you need to do is roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface, add the filling to the center and fold the sides around.
Most galettes have sweet fillings -- like fruit. I really love a savory galette, and this mushroom one might be my favorite.
The best part about making a galette is transferring the dough to a pie plate (the worst part, amiright?).
Gluten Free Pie Crust for a galette
You can any kind of pie crust for this galette -- even a gluten-free one! If you need a recipe, use my Perfect Gluten Free Pie Crust Recipe. It's stellar. And pretty forgiving.
I highly recommend using parchment paper for this recipe since it'll make it easier to transfer the pie dough to a rimmed baking sheet before you assemble and add the egg wash.
Prepping the galette ahead of time
To be honest, this recipe is a little fussy for a weeknight meal, but you can make the pie crust ahead of time (or even roll it out and cover/chill a day or so ahead) as well as the mushroom-onion mixture!
That would take a good 30 minutes off your prep time and would go in the oven really quickly.
Ideas for serving
How pretty is this? It almost reminds me of a pizza. Heh. If this is something you'd like to try, but don't want to make it during the week (or because your kids will freak out. I'm with you. There would be a mutiny at my house), here are a few ideas to serve this mushroom galette.
Dinner Party: If you're hosting Thanksgiving or another holiday dinner, this is a great option to have if one of your guests is a vegetarian. (It's not a vegan recipe, though. And I would check with your guest if they eat eggs and dairy.)
Brunch: Serve this alongside some hash browns and eggs and I will show up at your door for brunch.
New Mama/Sick Dinner: Wouldn't this be lovely with a salad kit to take to a mom who just had a baby?
More Mushroom Recipes on Perry's Plate
If you're a mushroom lover, here are a few more of my favorite recipes with mushroom:
Chipotle Caramelized Onion & Mushroom Burgers
Double Mushroom Burgers with Roasted Garlic Aioli
Creamy Dairy-Free Mushroom Soup
Chicken Rice and Mushroom Skillet
Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Mushroom Garlic Sauce
If you make one of my recipes, I'd love to see! Post it on social media and tag me at @perrysplate or #perrysplate so I can send you some love!
Mushroom Galette with Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onions
If you're a mushroom lover, this savory mushroom galette is a MUST to make. I love the combination of the creamy cheeses and the buttery mushrooms. It's easy to make gluten-free using my pie crust recipe, too.
Ingredients
- Dough for one Pie Crust
- 3 Tablespoons butter or oil
- ¾ pound mixed mushrooms (about 4 cups)
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced thinly
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed or Microplaned
- ¾ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- ½ cup crumbled goat cheese
- ¼ cup + 2 Tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary (or ¼ teaspoon dried)
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 egg
- ½ lemon
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat until the butter melts. Add the mushrooms, onions, and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushroom juices release and evaporate and caramelized onions turn golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Add the garlic during the last few minutes of cooking.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta, goat cheese, ¼ cup Parmesan, rosemary, and ¼ teaspoon pepper until well mixed.
- On a large sheet of parchment paper, roll the dough into a 12-inch round. Slide the parchment paper with the dough on it onto a half sheet pan.
- Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Spoon the mushroom mixture in an even layer over the cheese. Fold the border of the dough over the mushrooms, pleating the dough every 2 inches.
- Whisk the egg in a very small bowl and brush over the edges of the crust. Sprinkle the remaining 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese on the edges of the crust as well.
- Immediately transfer to the oven. Bake until the crust is golden brown, about 25-30 minutes. Grate the lemon zest directly over the mushroom filling and drizzle with a little olive oil.
- Cut tart into wedges and serve immediately.
Notes
- MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cook the mushroom and onion mixture a few days in advance if you like. Just store it chilled in an airtight container until you're ready to add it to the galette.
- I made this recipe using my Perfect Gluten-Free Pie Crust recipe. That recipe makes two rounds, but you can wrap and freeze the second round for a later time (or make two galettes!).
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Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size ¼ of the galetteAmount Per Serving Calories 817Total Fat 56gSaturated Fat 24gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 27gCholesterol 108mgSodium 988mgCarbohydrates 62gFiber 5gSugar 6gProtein 20g
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Recipe adapted from Cooking with Love by Carla Hall.
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Lindsay R says
mmm..comfort food..the thought of Turkey day next week just gets me happy!
Gin says
I would have to say a good homemade soup feels like a hug to me!
Kel says
Sweets -- especially something with peanut butter and chocolate!
Brittany says
There are many foods that I love, but hot fresh crusty bread and butter with a warm bowl of soup sounds like a hug to me.
Cindy says
I love mushrooms...Sauteed with wine or on a pizza even raw and always wanted to make a tart but never have. Mushrooms are hugs to me...
Rachel (Two Healthy Plates) says
I love hot bowls full of soup and stews - so comforting! This tart looks great =)
Tim S says
Macaroni and Cheese is mine
A.K. says
Chicken Soup.
Elizabeth K. says
Pancakes!
Jan says
I love chicken pot pie
Joann says
CARBS. Pasta, bagels, potatos... I feel warmer already ;)
Ryann says
Any type of soup! MMMMmm!
jan says
A big bowl of warm soup.
Jen says
Tomato Bisque.
Meighan says
pasta. any kind!
Jodi J. says
A bowl of homemade soup with a thick slice of homemade bread! Speaking of, it snowed here, time for soup and bread!
Heidi Babi says
I grew up eating traditional Swiss and European food, so the food that "hugs" me the most (not just hanging around my hips!) is anything that involves the traditional dumplings (spaezle), onions, and roesti (shredded potatoes), and wurst. And the cheese. Oh... the cheese. That is my greatest happiness in food!
Julia {The Roasted Root} says
You sold me on the cookbook - if I can make mounds of comfort food that won't make me feel like I'm digesting a rock, I'm all about trying out Carla's recipes! The tart looks awesome and I could see how even the mushroom-averse would eagerly snap it up!
gwen says
Mmm, this looks great. Buffalo Wing Burgers with Spicy Mayo and Celery and Blue Cheese Slaw sound delish, too. (I do love blue cheese!)
My food that hugs me: My dad's homemade biscuits and sausage gravy. He wakes up super-early on Saturday mornings to make them from scratch for my brother and me when we're home. Plus they're better than any restaurant version I've ever tried!
Kathy says
Homemade Mac and cheese is my favorite hug food :)
Elin says
Something that reminds me of comfort and home, like a good green bean casserole.
The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says
Spaghetti alla carbonara is the whole family's comfort go-to. But if we've had it too often (and yes, that can happen), we fall back on shepherd's pie the most.
The cookbook looks fantastic. Thanks for the review and the giveaway.
Bree says
OMG that tart looks so delicious and perfect for thanksgiving!
Gerry carbine says
Yummy!
Robin Chesser says
The food that hugs me most is mac & cheese! Love Carla Hall too!
Carla Hall says
Thanks Natalie. What a raving review. The proof is always in the "kid's perspective". I think we can change the way people see comfort food. No matter where you're from, if the food is hugging you, it's COMFORT food.
Gorete Mendonca says
A food that hugs me is a delicious shepherds pie..
Michele aka Goat Girl says
I love Carla and had no idea she had a cookbook! The food that "hugs" me being half Mexican is corn tortilla quesadillas with any leftovers; pinto beans, refried beans, avocado, fresh roasted chiles, chicken, beef, etc. I eat them at least 1-3 times a week!
Paige B. says
Homemade baked goods! That mushroom tart looks pretty good though too!
Eileen says
When I was a child, my grandmother made soup on Saturday mornings in the winter...we had it for dinner each Saturday. So any home made soup makes me feel loved. BTW, Carla is AMAZING!
Baxter says
Any kind of soup and bread. Especially if the soup is squash-based and the bread is sourdough.
barbara n says
I love a nice warm bowl of soup on a cold day...
Amanda Norwood says
Beef stew on a cold day, with real buttermilk bisquits
Catie says
Roasted chicken and creamy mashed potatoes always feel like a big warm hug!
Cassie | Bake Your Day says
What an amazing-sounding cookbook. And this tart looks outstanding, Natalie! I love the question you asked - homemade egg noodles, specifically with homemade chicken and noodles "hugs" me. Also homemade cinnamon rolls and my mom's spaghetti.
Alina says
Definitely my mom's beef stew "hugs" me in all kinds of ways. I love reliving good ole memories whenever I eat it.
Sean says
Homemade chicken pot pie is the one food that I can say "HUGS" me.
Amanda Rae Smith says
Homemade macaroni and cheese!
JohnNed says
on a cold day nothing "hugs" me more than a hot bowl of soup. It can be felt though out my body as it warms and soothes.
gail says
mac and cheese
Milaxx says
Food that hugs me is mac n; cheese, but not just any mac n' cheese. I like my four cheese mac n' cheese with mushroom cooked in and a bit of mushroom gravy on the side.
Sare says
ok that question totally make me laugh "what kind of food hugs you?" Hmmm, probably homemade soup. I really really love soup in the fall and winter. thanks for another wonderful giveaway!
Corisa says
Grandma's home cooked meals !
Ilene says
Homemade soups
Loretta E says
Any food that somebody made with me in mind!
Muffy Pugliese says
Homemade soup "hugs" me every time!
Alexis S says
Anything with cream in it. :-)
Tiffany Nam says
Mac and Cheese!
carriem says
My mom's oatmeal cookies.
Lindsey says
Homemade and healthy. Is that a valid answer? It needs to be delicious but with no later remorse.
Jan says
What a great review. I watch the Chew everyday and am so glad that Carla's book is wonderful. Can't wait to buy it and start cooking.
Maura @ My Healthy 'Ohana says
I love Carla!! She was my favorite during that Top Chef season...I really loved her wacky personality, and she seemed to cook straight from her heart :)
Comfort food for me - my mom's Japanese cooking, meatloaf and mashed potatoes, bread pudding...I could go on and on!
JenP says
Anything with pasta.
Sarah H.P. says
Macaroni and cheese hugs me!
Danae says
Soup and fresh breadsticks..... Yum!
Joanne says
I LOVED Carla on Top Chef so it's so exciting to see that she has a cookbook coming out! Definitely need to check it out.
Mac and cheese hugs me. Deeply.
Michael J. McCoy says
Canadian Bacon and Pineapple Pizza!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amanda Thompson says
Comfort food to me is Chicken & Dumplings!
Holly says
A warm bowl of beef stew on a cold day hugs me.
sara says
I love comfort food, mashed potatoes in any form! Shepherds pie, Meatloaf and Mash etc.
Sarah Matthews says
Spagetti and meatballs (cooks illustrated-style) with a big green salad. Yum. I could have it for dinner any day of the week.
Jessie C. says
Comfort food such as chicken soup
Karen says
Chicken pot pie definitely is a food that hugs me, and I hug right back. Love the one my mom made and have learned how to make it myself now.
Nancy says
A thick creamy chowder is my favorite, though a dish of simple mashed potatoes will also soothe my soul.
Michelle says
Lasagna! Thanks for the giveaway!
Brandie says
A good bowl of mashed potatoes!
Robin says
I just recently started following you on Pinterest and I am so glad...I found a soup recipe for our annual December luncheon meeting and I was really glad to see a section on gluten free foods since my daughter-in-law was recently diagnosed with gluten intolerence. Oh, and I also love Carla Hall on The Chew.
Callie says
a big bowl of soup with some crusty bread.
Jen says
Not so original I see, but a warm bowl of soup and some warm crusty bread with butter. Thanks for introducing me to this cookbook- sounds great!
Shaunna@mamas13minutemile says
Any type of pasta :)
Landen says
This looks exactly like a book that I would LOVE to own! I get hugs from a warm puréed vegetable soup!
Carmen says
French fries, mashed potatoes and gravy and perogies with sour cream! Mmm, mmm, mmm!
Melissa says
Food that hugs me... Have to say Chili, its so versatile, great on a cold Sunday, watching football with the family, crockpot cooking at its best... love Carla Hall I'm sure her cookbook is going to be a huge success... recently started following you on twitter..having a blast!!!
rebekah says
Some sort of soup or chili and of course Hot Cocoa!
TaraO says
Hot, crispy waffles with butter and real maple syrup are a warm hug for me!
Donna says
macaroni and cheese...sooo yummy!!
Sarah L says
A simple tomato soup
Beancreek says
Food that hugs me? Anything my husband unexpectedly cooks for dinner after a long day is a nice hug, really.
Kat says
Tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches, mashed potatoes also. Love Carla Hall on The Chew. Thanks for the giveaway.
Marti says
Grilled cheese with tomato dipped in ketchup with a bowl of potato soup. Sometimes I get fancy and add bacon and egg to the grilled cheese, so wonderful. This meal reminds me of my mom and always fills me with happy memories.
Kathie Bloom says
chocolate!!!!
Kristen Hess (The Artful Gourmet) says
When I think of the ultimate comfort food - hmmmm. It's either macaroni and cheese or a grilled cheese with tomato soup (stuff my Mama used to make for me when i was a kid!). Of course there's always a lovely Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy. Or Lasagna. Or Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup...don't even get me started! :)
ellen says
A big bowl of my mom's chili and a cinnamon roll to dip in it!
Andrea Ring says
Mac and cheese. Simple, filling...:)
Angela @ AnotherBitePlease says
i love top chef and loved carla! yeah she has a cookbook...i get a hug from my mom chicken & rice casserole dish. :-)
Cheryl V. says
This cookbook sounds amazing! Warm buttered sourdough bread alongside broccoli cauliflower gratin w cheddar cheese is a big "hug" for me!
Sharon Wagoner says
Cheesecake. Ok desserts in general. And breads. I could go on but I won't.
Chelsea A says
I'd love to read all her catering tips. What a helpful addition to a cookbook.
Most food 'hugs' my thighs, but the recipes I'd love to hug right back are my mom's cream of broccoli potato soup (cheesy potato soup but it's chunky and has a lot more vegetables in it) and her hot roll mix rolls. So good.
Kathy says
Breakfast burrito (bacon, egg, and cheese) from a mexican taco shop after working a 12 hour night shift as a nurse in the NICU...this always gives me many hugs after a stressful night :)
Elizabeth says
It's not exactly a food, but hot chocolate (from scratch) is like a big, warm hug. If I'm going to play by the rules here, my mom's baguettes with melted butter.
Emily Smith says
I have so many "hug" foods, but the biggest one I can think of is chicken soup and fluffy, WHITE rolls, all from scratch. Not at the top of my "healthy" list but, mmm, that's comfort food!
Sharon Cirillo says
My favorite rainy day comfort food is grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup. By the way, Carla did a tomato soup with grilled cheese croutons on The Chew and it looked delicious. Might be in this cookbook.
Second favorite comfort food would have to be chicken and dumplings - dumplings nice and fluffy on top of the thickened soup. Yum.
Why are comfort foods (at least for me) all cold weather foods? Especially since I live in southwest Florida and don't have a lot of cold weather to deal with....
Monica B. says
Bacon! it's my comfort food and resolves all my issues. :D
Holly G says
Biscuits and sausage gravy.
Rose Chavarin says
That mushroom tart will be made this weekend! Thank you!
Pam M says
Carla is da bomb. Yum
Kahala says
I collect cookbooks and this one definately belongs on my shelf. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this cookbook.
Mary Beth says
Hot, fresh, homemade bread.
Rachel says
Ooooohhh some uber creamy home-made mac-n-cheese with a delicious crispy topping hugs me dearly! :)
Bev says
I get extra hugs when I host my friends from my book club! It's my turn and I'm going to try this rustic torte!! Thanks for the recipe and enabling me to "hug" my girls!!!
Lindsay says
French toast
Nicole Williams says
Food that has levels of flavors that mesh together like they were meant to be.
Carolyn Manning says
My grandmother's Tuna Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for me. I rarely eat it because it has potato chips in it, but it is truly a bit of heaven in a bowl!
jacquie says
some kind of fruit crisp warm from the oven gives hugs. oh and i one can't forget warm oatmeal chocolate chip cookies either.
gwen says
Any home made brothy soup w fresh herbs! Mmmmmmm mamma loves hugs ;)
Courtney @ CardioQueen says
I'm a dessert lover, and always will be, but recently have begun to experiment with more veggies, and love love LOVE Ants on a Log...aka peanut butter with raisins mixed in to dip my celery in! That is my love right now! And no, I'm not a five year old :)
Susana I. says
Cinnamon rolls :)
Michelle S says
Mine is meatloaf & mashed potatoes.
Sarah says
A good warm soup with a side of bread hugs me. Especially on a cold late fall day like this one.
Andrea Jimenez says
What food really "hugs" me is fresh, hot of the grill, homemade flour tortillas with melted butter. My Grandmother would get up every morning and make a batch for homemade burrito lunches to take with us. Love it!!
Sydney S says
A grilled cheese sandwich (with mixed cheeses, tomato, and basil) and tomato basil soup is a good fall back.
Mrs.H says
Pasta, grilled cheese, bacon...anything fattening and yummy! LOL
Tracie says
homemade soup with cornbread - yum!
Rebecca says
Any of the dishes that either of my grannies used to make for us on a regular basis. Soooo not good for your health in general, but definitely wonderful for your soul! ;)
Holly says
I love a good German meal or something with chocolate! Something warm and creamy and of course NOT fat free. :D
Lesley Steele says
Chicken and dumplings. My grandmother always made it for me on when I would go and visit her. She's been gone a few years now, but I always think of her when I eat them. My ultimate comfort food.
Lori A says
Soup, soup, and more soup.
Daylene Perry says
My mom's goulash
Christine W. says
Southern food! I love being from the South, and the food here is my favorite. Hands down.
Heather Joy says
This looks like a great cookbook! I think homemade soup with homemade bread hugs me, especially my Mom's turkey and veggie soup.
Brooke P. says
Pizza baked in a brick oven...I'd feel extra love if I were in Italy eating it.