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20 Recipes for Mushroom Lovers

By Midwest Living editors Updated December 21, 2022
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risotto with asparagus and shiitakes
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Savor the flavors of mushrooms—shiitake, button, portobello and more—in our recipes for main dishes, appetizers, soups and salads.

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Risotto with Asparagus and Shiitakes

risotto with asparagus and shiitakes
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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.

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Roasted Asparagus and Gnocchi

Roasted Asparagus and Gnocchi
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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. 

Related: Easy One-Pan Recipes

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Mushroom-Arugula Pizza

Mushroom-Arugula Pizza
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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.

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Wild Rice Stuffing with Squash and Mushrooms

Wild Rice Stuffing with Squash and Mushrooms
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This hearty, colorful side dish will be just as happy alongside pork chops or chicken as it is on your holiday table with turkey.

Related: Our Best Turkey Recipes

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Cabbage Alfredo with Mushrooms

Cabbage Alfredo with Mushrooms
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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.

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Roasted Mushrooms con Queso Tamales

<p>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.)</p> <p>Related: Chef Jorge Guzmán's Step-by-Step Guide to Making Tamales</p>
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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.)

Related: Chef Jorge Guzmán's Step-by-Step Guide to Making Tamales

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Blistered Green Beans with Fried Onions and Basil-Mushroom Cream

Blistered Green Beans with Fried Onions and Basil-Mushroom Cream
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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.

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Pepper and Portobello Fajitas

Pepper and Portobello Fajitas
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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. 

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Tortellini, Spinach and Mushrooms in Wine-Butter Sauce

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A simple pan sauce and fresh vegetables take family-favorite cheese tortellini to the next level.

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Roast Chicken with Mushroom Jus

Roast Chicken and Mushroom Jus
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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.

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Mushroom Gravy

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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. 

Related: Get This Delicious Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe

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Winter Squash, Mushrooms and Arugula with Parmesan

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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. 

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Pork Ramen

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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. 

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Wild Mushroom Hotdish

Wild Mushroom Hotdish
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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.

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Cheesy Spinach and Beef Calzones

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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.

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Bacon-Stuffed Mushrooms

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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.

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Middle Eastern Stuffed Peppers

Middle Eastern Stuffed Peppers
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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.

Related: How to Substitute Mushrooms for Ground Meat

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Ham and Mushroom Lasagna

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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

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Mushroom-Lentil Meatless Shepherd's Pie

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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.

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The Stone Barn's The Modena

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Sweet onion, mushrooms, snap peas, marinated chicken and feta top an oiled crust in this pizza recipe from the Stone Barn in Nelson, Wisconsin.

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    1 of 20 Risotto with Asparagus and Shiitakes
    2 of 20 Roasted Asparagus and Gnocchi
    3 of 20 Mushroom-Arugula Pizza
    4 of 20 Wild Rice Stuffing with Squash and Mushrooms
    5 of 20 Cabbage Alfredo with Mushrooms
    6 of 20 Roasted Mushrooms con Queso Tamales
    7 of 20 Blistered Green Beans with Fried Onions and Basil-Mushroom Cream
    8 of 20 Pepper and Portobello Fajitas
    9 of 20 Tortellini, Spinach and Mushrooms in Wine-Butter Sauce
    10 of 20 Roast Chicken with Mushroom Jus
    11 of 20 Mushroom Gravy
    12 of 20 Winter Squash, Mushrooms and Arugula with Parmesan
    13 of 20 Pork Ramen
    14 of 20 Wild Mushroom Hotdish
    15 of 20 Cheesy Spinach and Beef Calzones
    16 of 20 Bacon-Stuffed Mushrooms
    17 of 20 Middle Eastern Stuffed Peppers
    18 of 20 Ham and Mushroom Lasagna
    19 of 20 Mushroom-Lentil Meatless Shepherd's Pie
    20 of 20 The Stone Barn's The Modena

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