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I spent the first 3/4 of my life despising mushrooms and have been making up for lost time ever since I saw the light (for that story, check out the video in this Mushroom Soup post). From Grilled Portobello Mushrooms to Mushroom Tacos to Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff, mushrooms have become one of my favorite ingredients to make healthy, satisfying dishes. When it comes to fast sides you can pair with just about any protein-centric main (Baked Pork Tenderloin; Baked Chicken Breast; Baked Salmon in Foil), sautéed vegetables are the answer, especially if your oven is busy. Sautéed Cabbage, Sautéed Zucchini, and Sautéed Carrots are all yummy, but there is something about sautéed mushrooms that feels extra special.

Maybe it’s because Ben and I share them family-style on the rare occasions we go out for steak (always with Crockpot Mashed Potatoes or Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes), but to me sautéed mushrooms have an old school vibe that classes up a dinner plate.Sautéed mushrooms are healthy, versatile, and cook pretty much unattended while you prepare the rest of the meal.

Try these garlic sautéed mushrooms for dinner tonight, then make them again for your next dinner party.

How to Make Sautéed Mushrooms Recipe

To make sautéed mushrooms, you’ll need a large pan and some patience.

Mushrooms have a high water content, so they will cook down substantially.When you start this recipe, it will look like a ridiculous amount of mushrooms, but you’ll end up with a much smaller amount in the end.To make sure your mushrooms are not soggy, when the mushrooms release liquid, you want that liquid to cook all the way off (drain excess liquid away if needed). Until it does, the mushrooms won’t be able to brown.

Your sauté time will vary, based upon the amount of liquid and the size of your pan.

If the mushrooms have space in the pan, sauté mushrooms for 8 to 10 minutes.If your pan is very crowded (as when you are making a big batch like this one), you’ll need to cook them for longer.

The Ingredients

Mushrooms. Earthy and savory, mushrooms pair nicely with just about any type of main dish. In addition to being truly delicious, sauteed mushrooms recipe are healthy too. Mushrooms are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and potassium. Vitamin C and fiber are present here as well.

Olive Oil + Butter. This dynamic duo pairs searing (oil) with rich, satisfying flavor (butter).Soy Sauce. For a background touch of umami complexity. Balsamic Vinegar. Adds a lightly sweet acidity that balances the butteriness and gives depth to the mushrooms. Garlic. Garlic and mushrooms are besties. The garlic plays especially nicely with the butter. I recommend sticking the fresh garlic for this one and not use garlic powder.Fresh Thyme. For beautiful presentation and a tasty touch of fresh herb flavor.

The Directions

Recipe Variations

Red Wine Mushrooms. Omit the soy sauce and balsamic vinegar, swapping in 2 tablespoons of red wine. This enhances that nice savory flavor of the mushrooms. You don’t need to use anything special, but select a wine that you like to drink. Balsamic Mushrooms. Increase the amount of balsamic vinegar in this recipe to 2 to 3 teaspoons.Parmesan Mushrooms. Finish your sautéed mushrooms with a shower of freshly grated Parmesan cheese just before serving. Sauteed Mushrooms with Rosemary. Swap the fresh thyme or parsley called for in this recipe for fresh rosemary. Extra Garlic Mushrooms. As written, these sautéed mushrooms are quite garlicky. That said, if you’d like to up the garlic factor further, feel free to add 1 to 2 additional cloves. Could even add a splash of lemon juice here!

Storage Tips

To Store. Refrigerate mushrooms in an airtight storage container for up to 5 days. To Reheat. Rewarm leftovers in a skillet on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave. Make sure to keep it low, medium high heat will over cook them.To Freeze. Freeze mushrooms in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

How to Serve Sautéed Mushrooms

These simple sautéed mushrooms are great for pairing with just about any main dish, from Stuffed Pork Tenderloin to Air Fryer Salmon.You also can use them as a filling for a yummy Air Fryer Grilled Cheese or add them to the Roasted Cauli Broccoli Grilled Cheese in my cookbook.Use sautéed mushrooms for burgers, like Blue Cheese Burgers or this black bean Vegan Burger.Take your pasta dishes up a notch by adding sautéed mushrooms. They’re delicious on Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Kale or Turkey Bolognese. Upgrade pizza night with scrumptious sautéed mushrooms. Add them to your homemade pizzas made with Broccoli Pizza Crust or Whole Wheat Pizza Dough.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Dutch Oven. A large skillet will also work for this recipe. Non-Slip Cutting Board. Make sure your cutting board doesn’t slip away from you. Spatula. A kitchen tool I use almost everyday.

Garlicky sautéed perfection right here! For a more elevated take, use a mix of mushrooms, such as trumpet, oyster, and shitake. DO NOT use plain white button mushrooms. These lack flavor, especially when compared to other readily available varieties like cremini. Leave a rating below in the comments and let me know how you liked the recipe.

Sautéed Mushrooms Video

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