Must-Try Portobello Mushroom Recipes

Portobello mushrooms can be used as a vegetarian main, a crowd-pleasing side dish and everything in between. Get our best recipes, from hearty burgers to creamy pastas, right here.

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Portobello Mushroom Lasagna

Hundreds of five-star reviews don’t lie — Ina’s recipe is a keeper. She layers meaty portobello mushrooms with pasta, creamy sauce and grated Parmesan for an elegant dish that’s sure to please.

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Roasted Portobello Mushroom Burgers with Blue Cheese

Portobello mushrooms stand in for beef in these deliciously cheesy burgers.

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Vegetarian Chicken-Fried Portobello Mushroom Steaks

Attention, vegetarians! You don't have to miss out on a classic blue-plate special any longer. Our mushroom version has the exact same breading used for chicken-fried steak (it works great), and we fry it until it's golden and crispy. Be generous with our flavor-packed veggie gravy (you can make it ahead and freeze it for up to a month).

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Portobello Gratin

Muenster cheese is layered with portobello mushrooms in this hearty gratin finished off with breadcrumbs for a crispy crust.

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Mushroom Bacon

Caramelized, crispy mushrooms take on the meaty flavor of bacon in this recipe. Put a few slices on toasted bread with sliced tomato and crisp lettuce for a vegetarian BLT. Or serve alongside a bowl of oatmeal for a great breakfast to jumpstart your day.

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Portobello Fries

Did you know that mushrooms make great fries? Dredge slices of portobello in breadcrumbs, pecorino and parsley then fry until crisp and perfectly golden.

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Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella

Giada's hearty, fresh grilled mushrooms are great as a side dish or a vegetarian main course.

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Creamy Portobello Soup

This homemade creamy mushroom soup sure beats the canned variety; it's flavored with bits of ham and dry sherry, and it's ready in under an hour.

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Portobello Cheesesteak Fries

The secret to these cheesesteak loaded fries is that there's no steak. Portobello mushrooms packed with flavor are layered on fries with cheese sauce instead of sliced beef. Mushrooms for the win.

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Portobello-Chickpea Wraps

This is the kind of wrap you’ll want to eat again and again. Chickpeas are smashed with balsamic vinegar and oil to form a creamy spread, then rolled up in a flatbread with muenster cheese, portobello mushrooms and peppery arugula.

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Portobello Cream Sauce with Whole-Wheat Linguini

Rachel whips up a rich and creamy portobello sauce to serve with nutty whole-wheat pasta. To emphasize the flavor even more, she serves the dish with toasted walnuts, Parmigiano-Reggiano and a handful of tangy watercress.

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Portobello Mushroom Schnitzel

You don’t need meat to make a great schnitzel. Fry portobello mushroom caps until golden and crispy, then serve with cabbage and applesauce for a vegetarian take on this classic European meal.

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Grilled Portobello Burger with Onion Jam

It's steak night, vegetarian style! Top grilled portobello mushrooms with sweet onion jam flavored with thyme, honey and red wine. Strain some yogurt and mix with horseradish for a slimmed-down burger sauce.

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Mushroom Cream Sauce

By adding the cream slowly, this sauce will develop a velvety smooth consistency that's the perfect base for sliced portobello mushrooms.

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Portobello Mushroom Salad

A squeeze of lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil and salty Parmigiano-Reggiano are all you need to dress up a combo of mushrooms, celery and fresh parsley.

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Mushroom Parmesan

You won’t miss the chicken with Giada’s quick and easy recipe. She grills the mushrooms until tender before baking with marinara sauce and plenty of gooey mozzarella.

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