34 Mushroom Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

One of the great things about mushrooms is that they're in season all year long. But they feel especially appropriate come winter: their earthy flavor and meaty texture make them at home in the braises and alongside the roasts we crave when the temperature drops. From chicken cacciatore and shiitake po' boys to mushroom pizza, we've rounded up 34 mushroom recipes to keep you set until spring.

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Vegetarian

Easy Roasted Mushrooms

To start things off, let's go with mushrooms at their simplest: quartered; tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper; and roasted. The only trick here is draining the mushrooms 15 minutes into cooking—leave the excess liquid in the pan and the mushrooms will get slimy. Be sure to save that liquid, though, because it's packed with flavor (almost like vegan Worcestershire sauce).

Sautéed Mushrooms

For savory, meaty-textured, deeply browned mushrooms, start with steaming in a covered skillet. This will help accelerate the cooking process and more rapidly draw out the mushrooms' water. Subsequently cooking the mushrooms uncovered drives off that moisture, leading to deep and flavorful browning. Finally, incorporating shallot, thyme, butter, and a hit of vinegar will balance the mushrooms' earthy and savory flavors.

Quick and Easy Creamy Mushroom Soup

Have you ever left mushrooms in the fridge for just a few days too long? The soft spots and discoloration make them seem pretty unappealing, but that doesn't mean you should toss them—blend the mushrooms up into a creamy soup and you'll forget all about their flaws. This recipe works with pretty much any mushrooms you have on hand, so it's perfect for cleaning the fridge.

Japanese Udon With Mushroom-Soy Broth, Stir-Fried Mushrooms, and Cabbage

Dried mushrooms are the secret to this intensely-flavored 100% vegan recipe. The dried powder found on kombu is used in this recipe, and it's a glutamic acid that forms as it's dehydrated—making it a major flavor-booster (this is what MSG, monosodium glutamate, is made with.) You can top this bowl with whatever vegetables you like (more mushrooms, anyone?).

Vegan Southern-Style Collard Greens With Mushrooms

Making vegan collard greens means figuring out how to replace the meaty, flavorful cured pork. Our solution is to use lots of mushrooms—we mix slice creminis in with the greens and braise the dish in an intense vegetable stock made with dried mushrooms and kombu.

Baked Eggs With Creamy Greens, Mushrooms, and Cheese

Here we serve cremini mushrooms with not one but three kinds of greens: kale, Swiss chard, and baby spinach. That variety gives the comforting brunch dish a range of flavors and textures that will ruin plain old creamed spinach for you. Well-browned mushrooms have a meaty bite that works well in what is otherwise a soft, creamy dish.

Warm Kale and Caramelized Mushroom Salad

Cooking mushrooms can be an exercise in patience—they'll brown nicely after just a few minutes on the stovetop, but if you keep going they will caramelize and start to crisp up almost like a steak. Here we use caramelized mushrooms in a salad with baby kale, shallots, and a sherry vinegar dressing. Looking for a different mushroom salad? Try our recipes with oyster mushrooms and watercress or roasted potatoes and marinated shiitakes.

Sorrentinos

Originally filled with ham and cheese, sorrentinos—a round stuffed pasta two to three times the size of a typical ravioli—can be found all over Argentina. Here, we opt to fill the sorrentinos with meaty oyster mushrooms and season them with fresh sage, thyme, and rosemary to mimic the traditional filling of baked ham.

Vegetables Wellington

If you're looking for a show-stopping vegan centerpiece for your holiday table, this vegetable-based take on old-school beef Wellington is the way to go. Packed with ingredients like carrots, dehydrated beans, braised cashews, nuts, mushroom "bacon," and more, this vegan roast is well worth spending all day in the kitchen to make.

Pizza With Mushrooms, Mozzarella, and Truffle

This pizza goes all in on the mushrooms—not only do we top it with assorted fresh mushrooms, but we also use mushroom duxelles in place of sauce. If you're a fan of truffle oil, drizzle that on top for even more mushroom flavor. We also add plenty of fresh mozzarella, because this is pizza after all.

Fried Shiitake Po' Boys With New Orleans-Style Remoulade

A typical New Orleans po' boy is stuffed with meat or fried seafood (I'm all about the shrimp/oyster combo), with just a few vegetables like lettuce and tomato thrown in for good measure. This recipe leans into the vegetables, though, replacing fried oysters with crispy cornmeal-crusted shiitakes.

Pressure Cooker Mushroom Risotto

If you're a longtime reader then I don't have to tell you that not only is risotto easier to make on the stovetop than you might think, but with a pressure cooker it's basically foolproof. We use our easy pressure cooker technique here to make a risotto flavored with dried porcinis, sautéed mixed fresh mushrooms, and stock infused with mushroom trimmings.

Mushroom and Gruyère Eggs en Cocotte

Sure to impress next time you host brunch, eggs en cocotte is a deceptively simple dish made by baking eggs in individual ramekins. We have several recipes for you to try out, but I'd recommend starting with this one made with mushroom duxelles, melted Gruyère, and a dash of heavy cream.

Mushroom Ragù

This ragù is just as comforting as any meat-based version thanks to a hearty combination of fresh and dried mushrooms, canned whole tomatoes, and aromatics. You have some flexibility in which fresh mushrooms you use, but a mix of cremini, shiitake, oyster, and hen-of-the-woods is our favorite. Serve the ragù on pasta for a simpler dish, or layer it into polenta lasagna for something fancier.

Stir-Fried Cucumbers With Trumpet Mushrooms and Torch Hei

A blowtorch adds smoky wok hei to this vegetarian stir fry. Here, we salt and drain the cucumbers before cooking, which allows them to sear in a hot wok rather than steaming into mush. We then stir-fry the mushrooms over high heat to give them a hard sear, and finish by simmering them in reserved cucumber juices to cook them through and impart subtle vegetal sweetness.

Wild Rice Salad With Mushrooms, Celery Root, and Pine Nuts

This simple salad is all about earthy, rich flavor. Wild rice is paired with plump sautéed mushrooms and toasted pine nuts. An optional dose of dried mushrooms and stock for cooking the rice adds even more savory depth to the salad, which is perfect for any holiday table, but is also good any day of the week.

Vegan Cheesesteak With Yuba (Tofu Skin) and Mushrooms

A vegan cheesesteak might seem like a contradiction, since meat and cheese are both in the name, but we promise this vegan take on the classic sandwich is every bit as good. Thick sheets of yuba are sliced and smothered in an umami-packed mushroom broth before getting tossed with caramelized onions and roasted trumpet mushrooms. The combination is stuffed into a crusty roll with a vegan "cheese" spread. Call it what you want, but there's no denying this is a damn good sandwich.

Sautéed Mushrooms With Thyme on Danish Rye Bread

This simple toast is styled off of Danish smørrebrød, shorthand for an open-faced sandwich on rye. This rendition couldn't be easier: just sauté cremini mushrooms and shallots in butter, then finish the mixture with thyme and a splash of white wine vinegar. You'll be surprised by just how much complexity it delivers.

Asparagus, Mushroom, Leek, and Cheese Galette

Admittedly a springtime recipe, this savory galette features tender asparagus, sautéed leeks, and a medley of mushrooms encased in a flaky, rustic pie crust. A generous dose of Fontina cheese holds it all together.

Non-Vegetarian

Mushroom Gravy

A robust, clean mushroom flavor makes this a great gravy to smother on steak, biscuits, mashed potatoes, pork chops, and more. Using a mixture of chicken and beef stock is optional, but it produces a gravy that is full and rich without overpowering the mushroom flavor. A splash of sherry mixed in at the very end results in a brighter taste and creates a contrast that brings out the mushrooms even more forcefully.

Chinese Turnip Cake With Sausage, Bacon, and Mushrooms (Law Bok Gow)

Studded with Chinese sausage, Chinese bacon, and shiitake mushrooms, this steamed (and then, optionally, pan-fried) daikon radish-based snack is a classic at both the Chinese New Year, and also on dim sum tables year-round.

Salisbury Steak With Mushroom Brown Gravy

An upgraded version of the TV-dinner classic, our Salisbury steak is made with beef, pork, bread, and white onion (think meatloaf, but steak-shaped). The mushrooms come into play in the gravy—we make the cornstarch-thickened pan sauce with browned creminis.

Penne Boscaiola (Woodsman-Style Pasta With Mushrooms and Bacon)

This dish is named after the Italian word for "woodsman," and after one bite of the earthy mushrooms, woodsy herbs, and smoky bacon, you'll understand why. As with a lot of mushroom dishes, you want to use a mix of types—at the very least a small amount of dried wild porcinis will greatly improve the flavor of the sauce.

Chicken Marsala With Mushrooms and Shallots

To make chicken Marsala, you pair chicken cutlets with a sauce made with mushrooms, shallots, stock, gelatin, and, of course, the dish's namesake, Marsala wine. We like to lightly dredge the chicken in flour before cooking, which helps the chicken quickly brown before it has a chance to overcook and gives it a silkier texture.

Skirt Steak With Mushroom-Cream Pan Sauce

Gelatin is not the only way to thicken a pan sauce—here we use cream instead. Besides the cream, the sauce is made with cremini mushrooms, shallots, garlic, thyme, chicken stock, and white wine. The rich, earthy sauce is a perfect partner for medium-rare skirt steak.

Grilled King Oyster Mushrooms With Bacon and Teriyaki Glaze

Yakitori is really all about the chicken, but it's customary for restaurants to keep a few other skewers on the menu, too. Whole grilled mushrooms are a traditional choice, but to make a more interesting dish, we prefer to layer slices of king oyster mushrooms and bacon. Don't forget the homemade teriyaki sauce to finish.

Shrimp and Gruyère Cheese Grits With Bacon and Mushrooms

Shrimp and grits purists, look away—this recipe decks out the Southern classic with crispy diced bacon and seared mushrooms. To give the grits extra flavor, we cook them in a broth made with mushroom trimmings and shrimp shells, then melt in plenty of Gruyère. The recipe calls for what might seem like too much liquid, but if you're patient, it will cook down into incredibly creamy grits.

Mornay and Mushroom Duxelles Burger With Crispy Shallots

We looked to France for inspiration when it came to topping this burger, setting the patty on top of a generous layer of mushroom duxelles and slathering it with creamy Mornay sauce. To cut through the richness just a little bit, we finish the burger with a handful of fried shallots.

Chicken Cacciatore With Mushrooms, Tomato, and Onion

There are a million recipes for chicken cacciatore—as long as you are braising chicken you can seemingly flavor it however you'd like. We make a tasty version with red bell peppers, but my favorite recipe uses onions, canned tomatoes, and cremini mushrooms. The hearty braise comes together in about an hour but tastes like it spent all afternoon in the oven.

Stir-Fried Chicken With Mushrooms and Oyster Sauce

Easy, fast, reasonably inexpensive—chicken stir-fry is a perfect weeknight dinner. This one pairs silky water-velveted chicken breast with fresh and rehydrated dried wood ear mushrooms and a sauce made with sesame oil, oyster sauce, soy sauce, garlic, water, and cornstarch.

Easy Stir-Fried Beef With Mushrooms and Butter

The combination of soy sauce and butter isn't traditional in any cuisine that I'm familiar with, but in recent years, it has become huge in parts of East Asia. You have to wonder why people haven't been pairing them for longer—the rich butter and salty, savory soy sauce are natural partners. To try it for yourself, use the two ingredients to sauce a simple steak and mushroom stir-fry.

Crispy Baked Pasta With Mushrooms, Sausage, and Parmesan Cream Sauce

This filling baked pasta dish is perfect for a chilly fall evening—you can make it in just one skillet with Italian sausage, Parmesan cream sauce, and lots of mushrooms. Looking for something a little lighter? Try this one-pot pasta with mushrooms, pancetta, and wilted greens.

Broiled Strip Steak With Mushrooms and Chive Sour Cream

This entire steak dinner comes together in one cast iron pan, in less than half an hour. The steak cooks to a juicy medium-rare under the broiler, while the accompanying cabbage and mushrooms warm through and cook gently. The plated steak is topped with a richly flavorful and wildly easy chive sour cream.

Old-Fashioned Artichokes à la Barigoule With Mushrooms

In this old-school French recipe, artichokes are stuffed with an herby mushroom filling before they're topped with pancetta and braised until tender. The final dish is elegant, flavorful, and much simpler to make than your guests might think.