20 Mushroom Recipes That Are Simply Delicious

Southern Living Crispy Roasted Mushrooms with Creamy Grits in a bowl to serve — Photo:
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

It'd be hard to find an ingredient quite as versatile, tasty, and forgiving as mushrooms—and mushroom recipes certainly show of that vegetable's utility.

But, nonetheless, mushrooms don't always get what they're due. So for all of the like-minded mushroom lovers out there, we're rounded up our favorite mushroom recipes where mushrooms really are the star.

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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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Mushroom Bolognese

Meaty mushrooms stand in for beef in this comforting pasta recipe.

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Hamburger Steak With Sweet Onion-Mushroom Gravy

Southern Living Hamburger Steak plated serving with mashed potatoes and green beans — Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey

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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Chicken-Fried Mushrooms

Crispy, salty, and oh-so-good, these fried mushrooms may just convince you that you're eating fried chicken!

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Crispy Roasted Mushrooms with Creamy Grits

Topped with a drizzle of olive oil enriched with flavor from the roasted mushrooms, this vegetarian main dish sings on a bed of creamy, cheesy grits.

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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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Pan-Seared Ribeye with Mushroom-Hunter's Sauce

When you're looking for a recipe that pulls out all the stops, this is the one. Elegant enough for a date night but surprisingly easy, it's a recipe to keep in your back pocket.

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Smothered Steaks with Mushroom Sauce

Equal parts elegant and comforting, these mushroom-smothered beef tenderloin filets will turn any dinner into date night.

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Stuffed Mushrooms

Packed full with breadcrumbs and two types of cheese, these mushrooms will leap of your table at your next party.

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Creamy Mushroom Soup

Southern Living Mushroom Soup in bowls ready to serve with croutons on top — Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Far better than anything you'll find in a can, this rich and creamy soup is a perfect first course, but it's hearty enough to be a main dish.

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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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Veggie Fajitas

Soaked in a flavorful sauce, meaty portobello mushrooms stand in for beef or chicken in this satisfying fajitas recipe.

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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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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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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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Teriyaki Salmon Bowls with Crispy Brussels Sprouts

These teriyaki bowls are an Asian-inspired (and healthy) meal to make for weeknight suppers. Takeout, who?

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Bacon-Brussels Sprout-Green Bean Casserole

Old-School Green Bean Casserole — Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Topped with fried onions and crispy bacon, this show-stopping side dish combines green beans, Brussels sprouts, and cremini mushrooms.

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Chicken-and-Rice Soup with Mushrooms

Filled with hearty ingredients, this cozy soup is begging to warm you up this winter. Use rotisserie chicken from the grocery store or leftover cooked chicken to make things easy.

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