Our 10 Best Morel Mushroom Recipes

By Mary Claire Lagroue
February 20, 2020
Credit: Mixit

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.

Related: What Are Morel Mushrooms? Why Are They So Expensive?

Start Slideshow

1 of 10

Asparagus and Morel Risotto

Credit: Kim's Cooking Now
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

"Morel mushrooms and asparagus are both in season during the spring and complement one another perfectly. A risotto is the perfect way to enjoy these two flavorful ingredients together," recipe creator chefdaniel says.

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 10

Creamy Morel Mushroom Grits

Credit: Soup Loving Nicole
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

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. 

Related: 7 Easy Spring Dinners to Make This Week

3 of 10

Wild Mushroom Sauce

Credit: naples34102
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Our reviewers rave that this savory sauce takes beef medallions, veal, and venison to perfection.

Advertisement

4 of 10

Crab-Stuffed Morel Mushrooms

Credit: Soup Loving Nicole
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

"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.

5 of 10

Chicken and Dumplings from Scratch

Credit: Tami
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

"Fantastic! A somewhat complicated and time-consuming recipe, but worth it," Tami says. "Will definitely make it again."

Related: What You Need to Know to Buy, Store, and Cook Mushrooms

6 of 10

Stuffed Morel Mushrooms

Credit: Soup Loving Nicole
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

"There are 100+ recipes for this, and this was by far the easiest and, in my opinion, the best!" — texasara

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

7 of 10

Morel Mushroom and Wild Rice Risotto

Credit: Kim
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

"Using a mix of wild rice, brown rice, and morel mushrooms ensures a nice creamy, and 'earthy' flavor," Kim says.

8 of 10

Simple Fried Morel Mushrooms

Credit: Mixit
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

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.

9 of 10

Roasted Asparagus and Morel Mushrooms

Credit: Soup Loving Nicole
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Roast morel mushrooms and asparagus spears in olive oil, butter, and fresh thyme for a savory springtime meal.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

10 of 10

Morel Mushroom Bisque

Credit: baconrogers
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

"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

Get even more morel mushroom recipes!

Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Up Next

By Mary Claire Lagroue