Mushroom 101
How-To: Prepare Mushrooms
Follow these tips to prepare perfectly cooked mushrooms. Enjoy mushrooms on their own or add to recipes.
How to SautΓ© Mushrooms
SautΓ©ing is an easy way to cook whole, sliced, chopped or halved mushrooms.
- Brush pan with oil or butter and heat on high.
- Add a single layer of mushrooms; donβt stir, turn once when mushrooms become brown on one side.
- Flip and repeat on the other side, remove from heat and season to taste.
How to Grill Mushrooms
Grilling is great for all sizes of mushrooms and a delicious way to capture deep, smoky flavor.
- Lightly brush caps and stems with oil to keep them moist, then season.
- Grill or broil 4 to 6 inches from heat source for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, brushing once or twice to keep from drying out.
- Try brushing with your favorite dressing or sauce instead of oil.
How to Roast Mushrooms
Roasting mushrooms is a delicious way to bring out indulgent flavors.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Brush mushrooms with oil* and place on a shallow baking pan in oven, stirring occasionally until brown, about 20 minutes.
*Use about 1 tablespoon of oil for each 8 ounces of mushrooms.
How to Blend Mushrooms and Meat
The Blend can be used in all of your favorite recipes: burgers, tacos, meatloaf, lasagna, pasta sauce, meatballs and more!
- Chop your mushrooms to the consistency of ground meat. Tip: Use a food processor to chop the mushrooms faster. Briefly pulse just 4-5 times to a finely chopped, crumbly consistency.
- Blend the chopped mushrooms with ground meat.
- Cook your blend as usual to complete the recipe.
How to Microwave Mushrooms
Microwaving mushrooms is a quick and easy way to cook your favorite fungi.
- Place thickly sliced mushrooms in a microwaveable bowl, no oil or butter needed.
- Cover and cook on high for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring once.
Seasoning Tips
Add some extra flavor to your mushrooms:
- Steak Seasoning
- Sherry Seasoning
- Marsala Sauce
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Soy Sauce