Our 10 Best Morel Mushroom Recipes
Morel mushrooms cost more than the average fungus, but you won't regret dropping a bit of cash on these babies. Nutty, meaty morels taste delicious fried, stuffed, sautéed, and roasted. Here's how to to make the most of these mushrooms that show up in early spring and only stick around a few weeks.
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Asparagus and Morel Risotto
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Creamy Morel Mushroom Grits
This recipe calls for dried morel mushrooms, meaning you can make it any time of year. Plus, you may even have corn grits, chicken broth, whole milk, and Parmesan already on hand.Â
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Wild Mushroom Sauce
Our reviewers rave that this savory sauce takes beef medallions, veal, and venison to perfection.
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Crab-Stuffed Morel Mushrooms
"What a delicious treat! So glad I came across this recipe during morel season in Michigan. My family loves it. Will be saving it for years to come," Kali Ilene says.
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Chicken and Dumplings from Scratch
"Fantastic! A somewhat complicated and time-consuming recipe, but worth it," Tami says. "Will definitely make it again."
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Stuffed Morel Mushrooms
"There are 100+ recipes for this, and this was by far the easiest and, in my opinion, the best!" — texasara
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Morel Mushroom and Wild Rice Risotto
"Using a mix of wild rice, brown rice, and morel mushrooms ensures a nice creamy, and 'earthy' flavor," Kim says.
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Simple Fried Morel Mushrooms
Don't want to mask this mushroom's flavor? Coat them in flour, fry them, and sprinkle them with salt. Let the fungi's flavor truly shine.
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Roasted Asparagus and Morel Mushrooms
Roast morel mushrooms and asparagus spears in olive oil, butter, and fresh thyme for a savory springtime meal.
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Morel Mushroom Bisque
"This is insanely, incredibly, ridiculously good. I've also made it other mushrooms once my morels were gone, and it tastes heavenly every time. I can't stop at just one bowl." — Cherish Grabau
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