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Author: Imma
12 Amazing Mushroom Recipes– Earthy, meaty, flavorful, versatile, and incredibly varied, but can mushrooms do it all? I do believe they can. They also make the perfect meat replacer for vegetarian dishes and add a fabulous touch to even the meatiest of meals.
Even people who don’t love veggies are usually willing to eat mushrooms. That could be because they’re not typically a veggie. And there are so many varieties, from the traditional white and portabello mushroom to the more exotic oyster and lion’s mane.
Mushrooms can make any recipe better, at any time and for all types of people. So here is how I enjoy mushrooms; I hope you find the inspiration you’re looking for!
Contents…
Frequently Asked Questions
Mushroom Entree Recipes
1. Cube Steak and Mushroom Onion Gravy
2. Chicken Thighs with Mushroom Garlic Sauce
3. Stuffed Pork Loin Roast with Mushroom Bacon Stuffing
4. Beef Wellington with Mushroom Duxelles
5. Chicken ala King
Mushroom Side Dishes and Appetizers
6. Creamy Mushroom Pasta
7. Mushroom Risotto
8. Cream of Mushroom Soup
9. Sautéed Mushrooms
10. Mushroom Rice
11. Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms
12. Creamy Orzo
Frequently Asked Questions
Are mushrooms a vegetable?
Although we use them as a vegetable, they’re actually a fungus. Even microscopic fungi like bakers’ yeast are part of the family.
Are mushrooms good for you?
These babies are a low-calorie delicacy that gives you loads of nutrition. Vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants are just a few benefits we get from eating mushrooms. So go ahead and pile them on your pizza.
Can you eat mushrooms raw?
Well, can and should don’t mean the same thing. I’ve seen raw mushrooms on a salad bar, but honestly, you really should cook them first. Just think about what they grow in.😬
Mushroom Entree Recipes
1. Cube Steak and Mushroom Onion Gravy
Cube steaks are inexpensive cuts of meat that have been beaten into tender submission. Then add a thick mushroom and onion gravy for simple perfection. Better yet, this recipe with mushrooms takes less than half an hour from kitchen to table.
Cube Steak and Gravy
This fuss-free weeknight dinner features budget-friendly, tender, meaty steaks bathed in a tasty beefy mushroom onion gravy. It takes very little time, yet it delivers an outstanding meal. Your family will absolutely love this!
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2. Chicken Thighs with Mushroom Garlic Sauce
For a quick chicken dinner, mushrooms are the perfect companion. Evaporated milk, chicken broth, a fistful of mushrooms, and your favorite spices make an unforgettable meal your family will be begging to put on the weekly rotation. So this recipe is the answer to what’s for dinner in 45 minutes.
Chicken in Mushroom Onion and Garlic Sauce
Crispy and tender Chicken thigh with mushroom, onion and garlic sauce- ready in under 30 minutes.
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3. Stuffed Pork Loin Roast with Mushroom Bacon Stuffing
If you’ve never stuffed a pork loin roast, then it’s time you try this super easy recipe. This stunning dish will be a welcome addition to your holiday or family gathering menu. While you can stuff a boneless pork loin with almost anything, mushrooms and bacon have to be the best.
Stuffed Pork Loin Roast
Stuffed Pork Loin Roast – Juicy, tender, and scrumptiously flavorful pork loin stuffed with aromatic herbs and spices and cooked to golden brown roast perfection. Smelling the delicious aroma of this dish alone gives you a mouthwatering sensation your taste buds will surely crave!
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4. Beef Wellington with Mushroom Duxelles
This recipe might be the fanciest way to make the most out of mushrooms. The classic dish has a legendary status, and although the flaky pastry and beef filet is pure heaven, I like the duxelles (a well-seasoned mushroom puree) layer most. And don’t let this recipe scare you because it’s really quite easy.
Beef Wellington
Juicy, tender, and showstopping beef tenderloin wrapped in prosciutto slices, mushroom duxelles, and a flaky crust. The wine-infused sauce takes it over the top. Serving this beauty at your next gathering will get you rave reviews!
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5. Chicken ala King
Mushrooms can also flavor comforting, home-cooked meals that require little effort. Chicken ala king is a meal fit for royalty, but it’s also what I make when I don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen (40 minutes from start to finish). Chicken, mushrooms, carrots, and cream sauce are all you need.
Chicken ala King
Creamy and hearty CHICKEN ALA KING is the dish you’ll crave for if you’re looking for an easy cozy dinner. It’s so flavorful that just smelling the mouthwatering aroma of this dish will leave you speechless. This recipe will surely warm your soul with its smooth and silky sauce.
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Mushroom Side Dishes and Appetizers
6. Creamy Mushroom Pasta
A cream sauce with savory spices and Parmesan cheese smother linguine for a hearty dinner in just over 30 minutes. Top that with sautéd mushrooms, and you have a meal so fancy you could fix it for your special date night. Talk about the perfect vegetarian entree; you won’t even miss the meat.
Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Savory Creamy Mushroom Pasta made with simple pantry-staple ingredients and ready in just 35 minutes. This one-pan pasta meal is simple enough for busy weeknights, but fancy enough for dinner date nights at home.
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7. Mushroom Risotto
Risottos are sexy Italian dishes with a deliciously creamy texture and amazing flavor. This mushroom risotto recipe may scare off a lot of people, but I’ve made this one so easy it will soon become your go-to meal, even for a regular weeknight meal.
Mushroom Risotto
Mushroom Risotto – a creamy, very comforting rice dish made with arborio rice slowly simmered in a flavorful chicken stock layered with smokey, cheesy flavors.Great as a side dish or a meal on its own.
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8. Cream of Mushroom Soup
Do you love making everything from scratch instead of buying the canned ones? This homemade soup is so much more flavorful, and it’s ready in 20 minutes. The key to how fast it comes together is evaporated milk and heavy cream. You can also add a bit of white wine to really tempt your tastebuds.
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Cream of Mushroom Soup – creamy, elegant cream of mushroom soup made from scratch loaded with a pound of mushrooms and layers of flavors. You’ll be shock how easy it is to make!
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9. Sautéed Mushrooms
This versatile mushroom recipe is the perfect side for fish or chicken. These flavorful fungi are ready in an impressive five minutes. I sauteed them olive oil and seasoned them with Immaculatebites Creole seasoning, garlic, onion, and herbs, but you can use butter because that makes them even better.
Sauteed Mushrooms
Sauteed Mushrooms – perfectly tender, juicy mushrooms sauteed with garlic, thyme, onion, Creole seasoning and Worcestershire sauce. Best served as an appetizer or side dish to almost anything. Quick, easy and utterly tasty!
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10. Mushroom Rice
Rice and mushrooms were just made for each other. Add some onions and bacon, and you have a recipe worthy of special honor. Even better, it takes less than an hour to prepare, so it’s super easy and perfect for special occasions.
Mushroom Rice
A very straight forward one-pan meal with browned bacon bits and mushrooms and a dash of smoky heat from paprika and creole seasoning. You can skip the other dishes and enjoy this as a stand-alone meal!
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11. Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms
I have to admit; stuffed mushrooms are also my favorite appetizers. And if you stuff them with crab, cream cheese, and Gouda, the experience goes up quite a few notches. So you can impress your guests and hear them sing your praises in just 35 minutes.
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms – rich, cheesy, insanely addictive stuffed mushrooms with festive buttery cajun-seasoned crab meat, and crispy Panko breadcrumbs topping. Makes a great appetizer for game days, special gatherings, holiday party or as snacks on family movie nights.
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12. Creamy Orzo
Let’s end this list of mushroom recipes with a creamy dish that’ll have you sighing with satisfaction. Creamy orzo with spinach and mushrooms is so awesome. It’s as creamy as risotto but starchier, and I love that. Better yet, it’s ready in half an hour. Win-win!
Creamy Orzo
This cheesy CREAMY ORZO with mushrooms and spinach will become your go-to side dish as it comes ready from stovetop to table in less than 30 minutes. A one-pan pasta side dish that can also be served as a meal on its own!
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Mushroom Recipe Wrap Up
Not only are mushrooms good for you, but they’re also downright delicious. If you’re in a rush, sauteed mushrooms are so fast to throw together. But if you have more time, Beef Wellington is a must-try special-occasion meal. Which one are you going to try first? Comment below and let me know how it goes.
