Pecan mushroom pate

1 1/3 cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsButter
½poundsMushrooms; fresh, chopped
2tablespoonsOnion; finely chopped
½teaspoonSalt
teaspoonBlack pepper; coarse ground
1cupPecans; toasted, divided coarsely chopped
1tablespoonWhipping cream
1tablespoonMadeira wine
1Gherkins (jar)
1Crackers

Directions

In hot butter cook mushrooms and onion until onion is tender and liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally. Stir in salt and pepper. Reserve 1 T. pecans. In covered blender or food processor blend remaining pecans until paste is formed. Add mushroom mixture, cream and wine. Blend until smooth. Spoon into 2 cup serving dish.

Garnish with reserved pecans. Cover; refrig. until serving time, at least 2 hours. Serve with crackers and gherkins.

Source: Treasury of Campbell's Recipes. Typed by Pat Busst, Calgary, Alberta, 94-09-09. Posted by Jack Busst on the "Gourmet" echo 94-10-17. Submitted By JACK BUSST On 10-16-94