20 Recipes for Mushroom Lovers

Gnocchi Marsala with Mushrooms and Thyme
Photo: Brie Goldman

Savor the flavors of mushrooms—shiitake, button, portobello and more—in our recipes for main dishes, appetizers, soups and salads.

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Gnocchi Marsala with Mushrooms and Thyme

Gnocchi Marsala with Mushrooms and Thyme
Brie Goldman

A creamy, wine-infused sauce glosses mixed mushrooms and pan-seared gnocchi. The recipe calls for mixed mushrooms; shiitakes add interesting flavor and texture, but a more frugal dish made with all creminis won't disappoint.

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Risotto with Asparagus and Shiitakes

risotto with asparagus and shiitakes
Carson Downing

Tender asparagus cozies up with brothy rice with mushrooms, chives, and Parmesan in this luxurious risotto. Pair it with a glass of white wine and a chunk of crusty bread.

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Mushroom-Arugula Pizza

Mushroom-Arugula Pizza
Carson Downing

Want an easy upgrade to at-home pizza night? Use purchased fresh pizza dough for ease and top it with fresh mushrooms and peppery arugula.

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Sauteed Morel Mushrooms

Morel mushrooms sauteeing in butter in a pain

Kevin J. Miyazaki

If you're lucky enough to find (or buy) morel mushrooms during their brief season, what better way to enjoy the rich flavor than sauteed with butter? It couldn't be easier. (But if you want more recipe ideas for morel mushrooms, we've got those, too.)

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Roasted Asparagus and Gnocchi

Roasted Asparagus and Gnocchi
Brie Passano

This recipe keeps dinner simple. Roast your entire dinner in one pan, then clear a little space in the corner of the pan to mix up a simple dressing.

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Wild Rice Stuffing with Squash and Mushrooms

Wild Rice Stuffing with Squash and Mushrooms

This hearty, colorful side dish will be just as happy alongside pork chops or chicken as it is on your holiday table with turkey.

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Cabbage Alfredo with Mushrooms

Cabbage Alfredo with Mushrooms
Jacob Fox

Here's a new kind of veggie noodle! Shredded cabbage replaces pasta in a luscious dish that blew our tasters' minds. Enjoy it as a gluten-free dish, or serve with crusty bread.

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Roasted Mushrooms con Queso Tamales

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Kevin Miyazaki

Tamales often feature meaty fillings, but this earthy recipe from chef Jorge Guzmán of Petite León in Minneapolis is vegetarian. The dark color comes from huitlacoche, a fungus that grows on corn and has been used in Mexican cooking for centuries. (You can buy it canned online or at some Mexican markets.)

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Blistered Green Beans with Fried Onions and Basil-Mushroom Cream

Blistered Green Beans with Fried Onions and Basil-Mushroom Cream
Carson Downing

At Trattoria Stella in Traverse City, Michigan, a farmer's bumper crop of beans inspired chef Myles Anton's twist on the classic Thanksgiving casserole.

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Pepper and Portobello Fajitas

Pepper and Portobello Fajitas

Portobellos have such a meaty texture, you might not miss a traditional protein in these simple grilled veggie fajitas—but there's enough marinade to dress a steak, if you want.

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Tortellini, Spinach and Mushrooms in Wine-Butter Sauce

Tortellini, Spinach and Mushrooms in Wine-Butter Sauce

A simple pan sauce and fresh vegetables take family-favorite cheese tortellini to the next level.

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Roast Chicken with Mushroom Jus

Roast Chicken and Mushroom Jus

At Iowa's Rapid Creek Cidery, Matt Steigerwald serves his chicken and savory mushroom sauce with Sweet Apple Risotto (find the recipe on midwestliving.com), but mashed potatoes or buttered noodles would be just as good.

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Mushroom Gravy

Mushroom Gravy

Loaded with sage, this creamy gravy packs the same nostalgic flavor as the classic sausage version. It's excellent spooned over warm split biscuits, or try it for dinner as a baked potato topper.

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Winter Squash, Mushrooms and Arugula with Parmesan

pan of Winter Squash, Mushrooms and Arugula with Parmesan on table
Brie Passano

This dish is a cross between stir-fry and salad—both light and wholesome. Chef Abra Berens cooks squash and mushrooms in a skillet, developing great caramelization in minutes.

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Pork Ramen

Pork Ramen

The raging ramen restaurant fad has taught us that this centuries-old Japanese dish has approximately nothing to do with dorm-room fare. Our version features succulent pork shoulder, poached egg, bok choy, enoki mushrooms, crisp nori (seaweed) and a splash of chili oil.

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Wild Mushroom Hotdish

Wild Mushroom Hotdish

Spoon these indulgently saucy mushrooms (inspired by classic Midwest casseroles) over baguette slices or crostini. The recipe comes from the Chowgirls Killer Catering cookbook. To serve the dish skillet-style, start the recipe off in a 10-inch oven-going skillet.

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Cheesy Spinach and Beef Calzones

Cheesy Spinach and Beef Calzones

Finely chopped mushrooms replace some of the meat in these super family-friendly calzones (made with purchased pizza dough). Kids will never notice the 'shrooms are there.

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Bacon-Stuffed Mushrooms

Bacon-Stuffed Mushrooms

The Nueske family of Nueske's Applewood Smoked Meats in Wittenberg, Wisconsin, shared this never-fail recipe for appetizer mushrooms stuffed with cream cheese, bacon, and sharp cheddar or smoked Gouda cheese.

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Middle Eastern Stuffed Peppers

Middle Eastern Stuffed Peppers
Andy Lyons

Finely chopped mushrooms replace some of the beef in these hearty stuffed peppers, flavored with warm spices, feta cheese, pine nuts, dried cranberries and herbs.

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Ham and Mushroom Lasagna

Ham and Mushroom Lasagna

This creamy, crazy-delicious lasagna is simple, too, thanks to jarred Alfredo sauce and no-boil noodles. If you're lucky enough to have a specialty grocery store or Italian deli that sells all-natural refrigerated Alfredo sauce without preservatives, this is a great way to use it

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Mushroom-Lentil Meatless Shepherd's Pie

Mushroom-Lentil Meatless Shepherd's PIe

Worcestershire sauce and mushrooms are rich in umami—the savory flavor our brains associate with meat. We used both in our shepherd's pie, a low-fat, high-fiber, 'tater-topped casserole that delivers 100 percent of your daily comfort.

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