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8 Mushroom Recipes You'll Fall In Love With

Nov 10, 2023 by Svitlana · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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From quick and easy appetizers, delicious sides to comforting, finger-licking mains. These easy Italian-style mushroom recipes are perfect if you need new ideas how to cook a fresh (or frozen!) pack of your favorite mushrooms.

  • They are low in calories but packed with proteins, vegan friendly but burst with umami flavor.
  • They are simple but so good that even bacon-for-life guys will devour!
  • Choose between appetizers, sides and even main meal!
  • Perfect for dinner-for-two and for big crowds.
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8 Mushroom Recipes To Fall In Love With

Here's what you'll love:

  • They are low in calories but packed with proteins, vegan friendly but burst with umami flavor.
  • They are simple but so good that even bacon-for-life guys will devour!
  • Choose between appetizers, sides and even main meal!
  • Perfect for dinner-for-two and for big crowds.

1. Delicious Italian Style Sauteed Mushrooms

Quick, delicious and affordable, this is the ultimate mushroom recipe to serve as an appetizer or side dish. Use any type of edible fresh or frozen mushrooms.The best part? The leftovers! You can use them to prepare the next 5 recipes.

  • Difficulty level: Very Easy
  • Hands-on time: 10 min
  • Total time: 20 min
  • Perfect as:  a side dish for meat or as a base for other recipes (see below).

2. Easy-Cheesy Mushroom Crostini

An all-time favorite among the appetizers at every dinner party or family gathering.Mushroom crostini require low effort but give beyond ordinary results. In fact, the only risk is they will go quickly and you won't even get the chance of eating one. In fact, it's better if you grab one or two before serving them to your guests. 

  • Difficulty level: Easy
  • Perfect as: an appetizer or snack

3. Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Mushrooms & Chestnuts

Warm, creamy and lip-smacking Pumpkin Soup is one of the best comfort foods to serve during the cold season. This recipe in particular is enriched by the aromatic scent of rosemary, the salty flavor of pancetta, and the autumnal touch of sauteed mushrooms and roasted chestnuts.  

  • Difficulty level: Medium - Easy
  • Hands-on time: 10min
  • Total time: 40 min
  • Perfect for: lunch or dinner as a main meal

4. Juicy Ricotta Balls with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

With their soft texture and delicate flavor, and just a tangy hint of Pecorino, these Ricotta balls are a perfect meatless dinner the whole family will love, including kids. Make them in classic tomato sauce or with this creamy and delicious mushroom sauce. 

  • Difficulty level: Easy
  • Hands-on time: 15 min
  • Total time: 25 min
  • Perfect for: lunch or dinner as a main dish

5. Finger-Licking Polenta Squares with Mushroom Ragu

This inviting and colorful appetizer is made of yellow polenta squares topped with mushroom ragu and melted cheese. Super easy and quick to prepare if you use instant or precooked polenta, it’s a great idea to for gatherings that will impress your guests. 

  • Difficulty level: Medium - Easy (depending on the polenta preparation method)
  • Hands-on time: 15 min
  • Total time: 45 min
  • Perfect as:  an appetizer or as an appealing side dish

6. Tagliatelle With Mushrooms & Meat Roast Leftovers

Pasta is always a good idea when you want to keep everyone happy at the table. With these classic Italian taglietelle you can whip and outstanding meal with only the leftovers (if you want to). Use leftover Italian sauteed mushrooms (see recipe above), leftover beef/ pork/ turkey/ roast meat and leftover boiled or roasted chestnuts.

  • Difficulty level: Easy
  • Hands-on time: 15 min
  • Total time: 25 min
  • Perfect for: lunch or dinner as a main dish

7. Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms

Quick and easy to prepare, these stuffed mushrooms with a delicious mushroom cap that hides irresistible creamy filling inside. They are the perfect warm appetizer for your next gathering. Best part? They can be prepared in advance! 

  • Difficulty level: Very Easy
  • Hands-on time: 10 min
  • Total time: 40 min
  • Perfect for: as an appetizer or a side dish

8. The Creamiest Porcini Mushroom Risotto

Creamy, flavorful and filling this porcini mushroom risotto is the perfect dish for a cozy lunch or dinner at home. Its creamy and hearty texture will conquer every palate. Porcini are considered one of the most noble mushrooms. You have to be lucky to find fresh porcini at the store. But I have good news! You can make porcini mushroom risotto with dried or frozen porcini.

  • Difficulty level: Medium
  • Hands-on time: 5
  • Total time: 30
  • Perfect for: for lunch or dinner as a main dish

I always make #1 and 7 for the holiday table, while #6 is perfect to use with leftovers AFTER the holidays.

Let me know which one you love or want to try next.

P.S. While the above recipes are perfect for cold season, there's also my favorite no-cook mushroom salad perfect for summer time!

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    Pumpkin Gnocchi (Perfect Every Time!)
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