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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"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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Meaty mushrooms stand in for beef in this comforting pasta recipe.
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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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Crispy, salty, and oh-so-good, these fried mushrooms may just convince you that you're eating fried chicken!
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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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Consider this dish the ultimate family-friendly casserole. It's filled with chicken, pasta, mushrooms, and Parmesan cheese.
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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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Equal parts elegant and comforting, these mushroom-smothered beef tenderloin filets will turn any dinner into date night.
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Packed full with breadcrumbs and two types of cheese, these mushrooms will leap of your table at your next party.
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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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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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Soaked in a flavorful sauce, meaty portobello mushrooms stand in for beef or chicken in this satisfying fajitas recipe.
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This new take on our old-fashioned chicken pot pie gets major flavor from leeks and mushrooms.
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We call this recipe the company's-coming riff on the old-school chicken-and-rice number.
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Dress up your beef tenderloin with this fancy Burgundy-Mushroom Sauce. This main dish is quite the looker.
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These teriyaki bowls are an Asian-inspired (and healthy) meal to make for weeknight suppers. Takeout, who?
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Topped with fried onions and crispy bacon, this show-stopping side dish combines green beans, Brussels sprouts, and cremini mushrooms.
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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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This classic Southern casserole wins you over with its creamy Parmesan sauce and buttery breadcrumbs.
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Although it's not much of a looker, this flavorful, hard-working stock will make every dish you add it to so much better.