Creamy Garlic Parmesan Mushrooms Recipe (2024)

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Calling all mushroom lovers! These creamy garlic parmesan mushrooms are waiting for you! Sautéed in garlic butter until tender and then tossed in the most AMAZING creamy parmesan sauce, these easy mushrooms will be off the plate and in your mouth in less than 10 minutes!

Mushroom dishes are perfect for any dinner and occasion. Try out this chicken and mushroom dish, this fantastic mushroom risotto, and this mushroom soup. They will knock your socks off!

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I make a quadruple batch of these for every party I go to and they’re ALWAYS a hit with people begging for the recipe! Delicious!

-Elizabeth

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Mushrooms

Believe it or not, mushrooms were once on my do not make list. They aren’t my favorite, and I never knew how to cook them up and make them delicious. Until I found out that mushrooms taste incredible if sautéed in a creamy sauce. So that’s where this recipe came in! These mushrooms have made me a little obsessed. You can use them on the side or cook this up as a meal for lunch. Trust me; you will be so happy that you did!

It begins with sautéing them in butter and fresh minced garlic until tender. But then bring on the heavy cream and turn this dish into something fantastic! The heavy cream, parmesan, garlic, and cream cheese… Well, they are the best mushrooms that you will ever eat! Not only are they delicious, but they go with just about everything. Cook them up with some pork chops, some simple and easy rolls, and a quick salad and you will have a meal for the books!

Ingredients You Need to Make Creamy Garlic Parmesan Mushrooms

If you are looking for a delicious mushroom recipe, you need to look no further; this is it! It’s easy, simple, and tastes divine! See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

  • Butter: Unsalted butter is what I used in this recipe.
  • Olive Oil: This will be used to cook the mushrooms in.
  • White Mushrooms: You can keep thesewhole or you can slice them up. Whichever you prefer.
  • GarlicCloves: If you don’t have fresh garlic cloves on hand then you can use minced garlic. 1/2 teaspoon equals about 1 clove of garlic.
  • Heavy Cream: You want that creamy mushroom then douse them in this delicious stuff!
  • Parmesan Cheese: If you can use freshly grated parmesan intead of pre-packaged, it will melt better into the sauce.
  • Cream Cheese: Soften your cream cheese to room temperature before cooking so that it mixes well with the other ingredients.
  • Italian Seasoning: You can use store bought Italian seasoning or, go ahead and try making this Homemade Italian Seasoning. It’s super easy and great to have on hand!
  • Salt and Pepper: These are used to add in some flavor and enhance all of the other ingredients.
  • Fresh Parsley: This will be used as a garnish on top!

How to Make Simple and Creamy Mushrooms

I am not kidding when I tell you that these mushrooms take less than 10 minutes to make! Once you make them, everyone at your dinner table is going to consider themselves very lucky!

  1. Saute Mushrooms: In a medium sized skillet over medium high heat add the butter and olive oil. Then, add the mushrooms and garlic and saute until tender.
  2. Stir in sauce: Add the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, cream cheese, italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir with the mushrooms and heat until the sauce is bubbly and smooth.
  3. Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and then serve immediately.
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Variations

These mushrooms can be used as a side, or you can dress them up by adding them to other main dishes and really elevating your meal! Here are a few ideas:

  • Protein: These mushrooms taste fantastic on top of chicken, pork shops or steak. Adding them to some protien takes these from side dish to main dish that everyone will love!
  • Pasta: Who never liked a pasta with some veggies and a creamy sauce? Add these delicious mushrooms to some fettucine, linguine or really any pasta that you love.
  • Bread: A hard crust bread tastes AMAZING with these creamy garlic parmesan mushrooms! Try putting these mushrooms on this French Baguette or Crostini!
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How to Store Leftover Mushrooms

Call yourself lucky if you have any extra of these creamy garlic parmesan mushrooms leftover! And don’t worry, you can easily store them to eat tomorrow.

  • In the Refrigerator: Once your mushrooms have cooled the you can place them in an airtight container. Put it in your fridge and they will last 3-4 days.
  • To Reheat: To reheat your mushrooms, put them in a saucepan on the stove and heat them on low until they are warmed through.

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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Mushrooms

5 from 18 votes

By: Alyssa Rivers

Calling all mushroom lovers! These creamy garlic parmesan mushrooms are waiting for you! Sautéed in garlic butter until tender and then tossed in the most AMAZING creamy parmesan sauce, these easy mushrooms will be off the plate and in your mouth in less than 10 minutes!

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat add the butter and olive oil. Add the mushrooms and garlic and saute until tender.

  • Add the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir with the mushrooms and heat until the sauce is bubbly and smooth.

  • Serve immediately and garnish with fresh parsley.

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Notes

Updated on January 30, 2022

Originally Posted on August 30, 2016

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 6gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 496mgPotassium: 222mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 857IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

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Welcome to my kitchen! I am Alyssa Rivers and the food blogger behind The Recipe Critic. The blog launched in 2012 as a place to share my passion for cooking. I love trying new things and testing them out with my family. Each recipe is tried and true, family-tested and approved.

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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Mushrooms Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Should I cook mushrooms or garlic first? ›

Garlic – For sharp depth of flavor. I add it right at the end of the cooking process so that it doesn't burn in the hot pan. Extra-virgin olive oil – It helps the mushrooms brown and adds richness to the final dish.

How do you thicken cream of mushroom sauce? ›

Use Cornstarch or Arrowroot

In a separate bowl, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch or arrowroot with an equal amount of cold water, creating a slurry. Stir until the mixture is smooth, then slowly pour it into your soup while stirring constantly. Allow the soup to simmer for a few minutes until it thickens.

What should we not do before cooking mushrooms? ›

Do I need to wash the mushrooms before I cook them? Never wash mushrooms. Instead, Wipe off any dirt with a damp paper towel. You can wash them but they won't be as good in texture/color.

How do you know when mushrooms are sauteed enough? ›

When the oil or melted butter is hot, add the mushrooms. You should hear a sizzle. (If the fat isn't hot enough, the mushrooms will start to water out and steam instead of sautéing.) Cook the mushrooms 4 to 5 minutes or until they're tender and lightly browned.

How to make cream of mushroom taste better? ›

What are some herbs and spices that can be used to enhance canned cream of mushroom soup? There are several herbs and spices that can enhance the flavor of canned cream of mushroom soup. Popular options include thyme, rosemary, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika.

How do I make my sauce thicker and creamier? ›

The most readily available sauce-thickener is flour. For a too-thin sauce, try adding a slurry (equal parts flour and water, whisked together) or beurre manie (equal parts softened butter and flour, kneaded together to form a paste)—both are ideal thickeners for rich and creamy sauces, such as steak sauce recipes.

Does simmering thicken sauce? ›

Simmering sauce can thicken it, but it is recommended to boil out some of the excess liquid for faster results.

Do you cook garlic first or last? ›

Onion is the first to go in the pan because it needs time to become translucent, meaning it's cooked, which takes about 10 minutes. Garlic, on the other hand, cooks quickly and burns easily, so introduce it after the onion is cooked.

Should you start mushrooms or onions first? ›

Do You Sauté the Onions First? To keep the onions from cooking in the mushroom juices, wait to add the onions until the mushrooms have released their excess liquid and almost all of that liquid has evaporated. Once you get there, add the onions and let them sauté and brown in the fat alongside the mushrooms.

Should you cook garlic first? ›

To help cooks avoid burning their garlic, a lot of recipes call for sautéing other aromatics first, like onions, carrots, and celery, and then adding the garlic for the last few minutes.

Do mushrooms cook faster than onions? ›

Add sliced onions and Worcestershire sauce and cook, stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes or until edges start to get a little brown. Add mushrooms and cook for an additional 5-8 minutes depending on the size of the mushrooms and your preference for doneness. Whole mushrooms will take the longest.

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