Food Fruits & Vegetables 20 Recipes for Mushroom Lovers By Midwest Living editors Midwest Living editors Midwest Living's experienced editors create best-in-class travel, lifestyle, food, home and garden content you won't find anywhere else. We're loudly, proudly Midwestern, and we're passionate about helping our audience explore and create through award-winning storytelling. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 8, 2023 Trending Videos Photo: Brie Goldman Savor the flavors of mushrooms—shiitake, button, portobello and more—in our recipes for main dishes, appetizers, soups and salads. 01 of 21 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. Cozy Pasta Recipes to Make Tonight View Recipe 02 of 21 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. View Recipe 03 of 21 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. View Recipe 04 of 21 Sauteed Morel Mushrooms 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.) Sauteed Morel Mushrooms 05 of 21 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. Easy One-Pan Recipes View Recipe 06 of 21 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. View Recipe 07 of 21 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. View Recipe 08 of 21 Roasted Mushrooms con Queso Tamales 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.) Chef Jorge Guzmán's Step-by-Step Guide to Making Tamales View Recipe 09 of 21 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. View Recipe 10 of 21 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. View Recipe 11 of 21 Tortellini, Spinach and Mushrooms in Wine-Butter Sauce A simple pan sauce and fresh vegetables take family-favorite cheese tortellini to the next level. View Recipe 12 of 21 Roast Chicken with 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. View Recipe 13 of 21 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. Get This Delicious Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe View Recipe 14 of 21 Winter Squash, Mushrooms and Arugula with Parmesan 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. View Recipe 15 of 21 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. View Recipe 16 of 21 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. View Recipe 17 of 21 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. View Recipe 18 of 21 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. View Recipe 19 of 21 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. How to Substitute Mushrooms for Ground Meat View Recipe 20 of 21 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 View Recipe 21 of 21 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. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit