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How To Cook Mushrooms – quick and easy sauteed mushrooms are great to top a steak, make a gravy, or just as a side dish.
I could eat mushrooms pretty much every day. I make these Easy Sauteed Mushrooms pretty much every time we have steak. It is the perfect thing to top a tender juicy steak. Or to just enjoy by themselves!
My smothered pork chops start out with sauteed mushrooms as the base of the sauce. Knowing how to cook mushrooms is such an easy and important skill to have! There are so many different recipes you can incorporate them into.
What You’ll Need
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- Mushrooms – you can use this method of white mushrooms, button mushrooms, brown mushrooms, cremini mushrooms….pretty much any type!
- Olive Oil – helps give the mushrooms a good sear and give them some texture.
- Butter – helps brown the mushrooms, but also gives them some richness
- Salt & Pepper
- Seasonings – this is where you can get creative. I often use garlic or Italian seasoning, but you can mix in fresh herbs or whatever your favorite seasonings are.
How to Cook Mushrooms:
- Do mushrooms need to be washed? It is highly debatable if you run mushrooms under water to wash them or just brush with a damp cloth. I honestly can’t tell the difference, so I have the water on a trickle and run them under that while brushing away any dirt.
- Use a large skillet. You want to have a large surface area for the mushrooms to cook, that way they don’t just steam. You want as many as possible to be touching the heat and the fat used to give them that great texture and flavor.
- Slice the mushrooms the same thickness. You want them to cook evenly, not have some getting super dark, while others are barely cooked.
- Use a mix of olive oil and butter. The flavor is so much better when you use both.
- Don’t over mix. That sounds strange when talking about cooking something on the stove, and not mixing a cake. But seriously. Let the pan and the fat brown the mushrooms. Spread them in an even layer and let them sit for awhile. Avoid the urge to stir then often.
- Season with salt and pepper at the end. Salt brings out the liquid in the mushrooms, and can slow down the browning process. So wait until they are browned before you season.
For The Best Mushrooms
In my opinion, the best mushrooms are seared. You want to use a large skillet so there is plenty of space for the mushrooms to spread out and touch the heat. Mushrooms are safe to eat raw, but the best mushrooms have a slight char which gives them tons of flavor.
Once you learn the basic way to cook mushrooms you are good to go! I like to season with just a little bit of garlic and Italian seasoning. They are full of flavor, but not over powering in recipes. You can also mix up the flavor and use your favorite seasonings if you want.
What Kind Of Mushrooms To Use
You really can use whatever type you like, and this method works great! As you can see in the pictures I used white button mushrooms, because they are readily available for everyone. But I also like to use baby bella mushrooms, or brown mushrooms for just a little more flavor and texture.
There are a ton of different mushrooms recipes out there, and most of them start with the basics of sauteing. So master this skill and you can have Skillet Beef Stroganoff any day of the week.
In case you couldn’t tell, I love mushrooms. My family isn’t a big fan, but that doesn’t stop me. I will continue to make them and eat them as often as I can.
Still intimidated or what another method? Try Air Fryer Mushrooms for a quick and easy version that is almost completely hands-off.
Some Mushrooms Recipes to Try
- Hamburger Steaks with Mushroom Gravy
- Creamy Mushroom Soup
- Tuscan Chicken Pasta
- Creamy Mushroom Pasta
- Creamy Chicken and Rice
- Ground Beef Stroganoff
How to Cook Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 1 package, 8 oz mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add mushrooms to the pan, spreading into a single layer. Let cook for 5 minutes before stirring.
- Stir and cook for 4-5 more minutes until the mushrooms are tender and starting to turn golden brown.
- Add garlic to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Serve immediately
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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My husband loves mushrooms but I’ve never known how cook them. Thank you so much for this.
@Laura Reese, its very easy and needs not much cooking & masalas.. can use in stir fries, scrambled eggs, etc. I love them..
One of our favorite vegetables to make! It’s so easy and versatile! We love them on pork chops too!
These are sure some great tips! Maybe I will actually enjoy mushrooms trying them this way!
I add few drops of fresh lemon juice when cooking mushrooms. Keeps color from turning dark
I love it ❤️ thank you
Thank you…lol i will cook them everyday
I love mushrooms and this recipe looks amazingly delicious. Can’t wait to try it.
Thanks so much for this I love mushrooms but I don’t know how to kook them and I would like to join you
Tried it and it was fantastic. Very nice. And have been preparing this way since I got to know this recipe. Thank you
I love mushrooms so much but I don’t know how to cook it thanks