Extraordinary Mushroom Spread

What You Need:

• 4 lg. Portobello Mushrooms
• 1 T unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 t dried thyme
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/4 t pepper

How to Make It:

1. Remove the stems from the mushrooms.
2. Clean mushroom caps with a damp paper towel.
3. Cut the caps into quarters.
4. Place caps pieces in a food processor.
5. Caps need to be ground to resemble bread crumbs.
6. Place the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
7. When butter has melted place the garlic in the skillet.
8. Cook about 1 minute being sure the garlic doesn't start to turn brown.
9. Add the thyme and the mushrooms.
10. Cook 5 minutes being sure all the juice has evaporated.
11. Add the salt and pepper and stir well to combine.
12. Place spread in a bowl.
13. Allow to come to room temperature before serving with crackers.