Slow Cooker Garlic Herb Mushrooms

Ingredients

24 ounces cremini mushrooms
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 cup vegetable broth
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup half and half*
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Directions

Place mushrooms, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme and bay leaves into a 3-qt slow cooker. Stir in vegetable broth; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Cover and cook on low heat for 3-4 hours or high heat for 1-2 hours, or until browned and tender. Stir in half and half and butter during the last 15-20 minutes of cooking time.

Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.