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40 Mushroom Recipes Every Mushroom Lover Will Appreciate

40 Mushroom Recipes Every Mushroom Lover Will Appreciate

By Kaitlyn Yarborough

Updated March 11, 2020

Credit: Greg DuPree

It’d be hard to find an ingredient quite as versatile, palatable, and forgiving as the mushroom. Just imagine: You can take a seemingly simple recipe, add some shrooms sautéed in wine, and watch it turn into a company-worthy dish. Just like that. But, nonetheless, mushrooms don’t always get what they’re due. They’re often treated like an afterthought—or an accessory, at best—when, really, they can take dinner to delicious new heights. And it just so happens that a ton of our favorite dishes feature some form of fungi.For instance, mushroom gravy? Whether it’s prepared brothy to serve over brisket or creamy to ladle over egg noodles, we’re in. No doubt about it. So for all of the like-minded mushroom lovers out there, we’ve rounded up the most crowd-pleasing appetizers—like our miniature pot pies filled with cremini mushrooms and goat cheese—and show-stopping main dishes that let every type of mushroom, from buttons to shiitakes to portobellos, really shine. Check out these 40 fungi-fresh mushroom recipes, and get those chanterelles ready.

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Mushroom Stroganoff

Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Mushroom Stroganoff

This creamy mushroom-studded sauce is enough to make us swoon. Serve over wide egg noodles to feel like you're back at Mama's.

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Spinach-Stuffed Mushrooms

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Recipe: Spinach-Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed with creamy spinach and topped with crispy breadcrumbs, these stuffed mushrooms are the ideal finger food.

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Chicken Scallopini

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Recipe: Chicken Scallopini

“We call this dish ‘Old Faithful’ at our house, because every single person in our home loves it. It never fails us!” said one Test Kitchen Professional.

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Chicken-Mushroom Skillet

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Recipe: Chicken-Mushroom Skillet

Toss together a quick green salad and you've got a no-fuss meal.

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Leek-and-Mushroom Grits Frittata

Credit: Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Leek-and-Mushroom Grits Frittata

The addition of grits ensures that this frittata will leave you feeling full and satisfied.

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Cheesy Mushroom Tartlets

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Recipe: Cheesy Mushroom Tartlets

Filled with Parmesan and chive-and-onion cream cheese, these vegetarian tartlets are simply addictive.

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Ziti with Mushroom, Fennel, and Tomato Ragu

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Recipe: Ziti with Mushroom, Fennel, and Tomato Ragu

This ragu is free from ground beef—and you won't miss it. This fresh, super flavorful version uses three types of mushrooms, fennel, and tomatoes to master the hearty sauce.

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Mini Mushroom-and-Goat Cheese Pot Pies

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Recipe: Mini Mushroom-and-Goat Cheese Pot Pies

Everyone will love these little savory pies, mark our words. Filled with mushrooms, goat cheese, and a little dry sherry, these mini pot pies fit in with every crowd.

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Chicken-Mushroom-Sage Casserole

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Recipe: Chicken-Mushroom-Sage Casserole

This one's a showstopper. Serve it at your dinner party, date night, or weeknight supper. Everyone's going to want seconds.

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Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms

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Recipe: Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms

This new take on our old-fashioned chicken pot pie gets major flavor from leeks and mushrooms.

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Grilled Asparagus with Bacon and Mushrooms

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Recipe: Grilled Asparagus with Bacon and Mushrooms

When you're in need of a simple but scrumptious side dish, look no further. Sliced shiitake mushroom and crumbled bacon slices take grilled asparagus to the next level.

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Italian-Style Grits and Greens with Pulled Pork and Mushrooms

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Recipe: Italian-Style Grits and Greens with Pulled Pork and Mushrooms

We're topping slow-cooker Parmesan grits with pulled pork and garlicky sautéed mushrooms, and you'll see why we call this recipe the ultimate I've-got-company-coming platter.

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Queso Fundido with Mushrooms and Chiles Recipe

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Recipe: Queso Fundido with Mushrooms and Chiles Recipe

This mouthwatering mixture of toasted garlic, mushrooms, green chiles, and three types of cheese wins the party, tailgate, or cookout every time.

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Turkey Tetrazzini

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Recipe: Turkey Tetrazzini

With a few convenience products such as canned soup, jarred Alfredo sauce, and frozen peas, this classic dish comes together in a jiff.

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Beef Stew with Buttery Garlic Bread

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Recipe: Beef Stew with Buttery Garlic Bread

This stew is the definition of cozy. Don't skip the crunchy, buttery garlic bread—it's essential for soaking up every last drop.

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Cabbage, Mushroom, and Bacon Pasta

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Recipe: Cabbage, Mushroom, and Bacon Pasta

This quick and easy wilted cabbage pasta dish will be on the table in under 30 minutes, all on the stovetop. Plus, bacon and mushrooms make everything better.

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Chicken with Mushrooms and Wine

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Recipe: Chicken with Mushrooms and Wine

This is a company-worthy slow-cooker dish if we've ever seen one.

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Winter Vegetables and Gnocchi

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Recipe: Winter Vegetables and Gnocchi

Customize this recipe with your favorite in-season veggies—including your go-to mushrooms. By using convenient packages of pre-chopped butternut squash and frozen pearl onions, you can get this dish on the table in just 30 minutes.

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Pickled Cremini Mushrooms

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Recipe: Pickled Cremini Mushrooms

Throw these on a fresh salad, use them as a garnish for a Bloody Mary, or pair them with your main meat dish.

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Cast-Iron Pork Cacciatore

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Recipe: Cast-Iron Pork Cacciatore

This cast-iron Italian dish is a breeze. We swapped out the chicken for budget-friendly, hearty pork chops.

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Wild Rice with Mushrooms

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Recipe: Wild Rice with Mushrooms

When in doubt, a hearty rice side dish will complete any spread. This one has been elevated with mushrooms and Marsala.

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Slow-Cooker Burgundy Beef Tips

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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Burgundy Beef Tips

This recipe calls for baby portobellos, but your favorite sliced mushrooms will work just fine.

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Instant Pot Beef-and-Barley Soup with Mushrooms

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Recipe: Instant Pot Beef-and-Barley Soup with Mushrooms

No Instant Pot? No problem! You can substitute with your Dutch oven.

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One-Pan Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Mushrooms, and Collards

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Recipe: One-Pan Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Mushrooms, and Collards

One-pan pasta? That's something we will gladly get behind. Chicken sausage, mushrooms, and collard greens make it a healthy choice.

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Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole

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Recipe: Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole

We call this recipe the company's-coming riff on the old-school chicken-and-rice number.

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Hamburger Steak With Sweet Onion-Mushroom Gravy

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Recipe: Hamburger Steak With Sweet Onion-Mushroom Gravy

Ah, this Southern classic never goes out of style. You'll want an extra ladle (or two) of the traditional mushroom gravy.

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Classic Chicken Tetrazzini

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Recipe: Classic Chicken Tetrazzini

Consider this dish the ultimate family-friendly casserole. It's filled with chicken, pasta, mushrooms, and Parmesan cheese.

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Penne with Mushrooms, Corn, and Thyme

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Recipe: Penne with Mushrooms, Corn, and Thyme

You can get this hearty but healthy pasta dish on the table in under 40 minutes. It's a simple recipe we go back to every summer.

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Turkey Drumsticks in Tomato and Mushroom Ragout

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Recipe: Turkey Drumsticks in Tomato and Mushroom Ragout

We serve this savory turkey ragout over hot-cooked polenta, but you could also swap in grits. Slow-cooked turkey drumsticks, simmered all day with fresh mushrooms, are the stars in this dish.

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Chicken Fricassee with Spring Vegetables

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Recipe: Chicken Fricassee with Spring Vegetables

This one-skillet dish is a welcome change from our go-to sheet pan suppers.

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Stuffed Beef Tenderloin with Burgundy-Mushroom Sauce

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Recipe: Stuffed Beef Tenderloin with Burgundy-Mushroom Sauce

Dress up your beef tenderloin with this fancy Burgundy-Mushroom Sauce. This main dish is quite the looker.

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40 Mushroom Recipes Every Mushroom Lover Will Appreciate

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Mushroom Stroganoff

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Spinach-Stuffed Mushrooms

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Chicken Scallopini

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Chicken-Mushroom Skillet

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Leek-and-Mushroom Grits Frittata

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Cheesy Mushroom Tartlets

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Ziti with Mushroom, Fennel, and Tomato Ragu

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Mini Mushroom-and-Goat Cheese Pot Pies

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Chicken-Mushroom-Sage Casserole

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Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms

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Grilled Asparagus with Bacon and Mushrooms

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Italian-Style Grits and Greens with Pulled Pork and Mushrooms

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Queso Fundido with Mushrooms and Chiles Recipe

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Turkey Tetrazzini

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Beef Stew with Buttery Garlic Bread

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Cabbage, Mushroom, and Bacon Pasta

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Chicken with Mushrooms and Wine

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Winter Vegetables and Gnocchi

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Pickled Cremini Mushrooms

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Cast-Iron Pork Cacciatore

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Wild Rice with Mushrooms

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Slow-Cooker Burgundy Beef Tips

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Instant Pot Beef-and-Barley Soup with Mushrooms

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One-Pan Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Mushrooms, and Collards

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Chicken-and-Wild Rice Skillet Casserole

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Hamburger Steak With Sweet Onion-Mushroom Gravy