Ready in just 15 minutes, sauteed mushrooms are a simple, yet elegant side dish that always satisfies! Buttery mushrooms are sauteed until perfectly tender with garlic, thyme and just a splash of Worcestershire sauce for a flavorful bite.
Why You’ll Love This Sauteed Mushrooms Recipe
- Golden Brown Perfection: These baby bellas aren’t just sautéed – they’re perfectly buttery, golden brown and caramelized.
- Quick & Easy: These buttery garlic mushrooms are a breeze to make in just 15 minutes. By only using one skillet, cleanup is simple too!
- Exploding With Flavor: With a subtle umami from the Worcestershire sauce, each sautéed mushroom is packed with a symphony of flavors — savory, herbaceous, and downright irresistible.
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What You’ll Need
Great veggie sides shouldn’t be complicated. You only need a few simple pantry ingredients to make these sautéed mushrooms sing. Scroll down to the recipe card for exact amounts.
- Olive Oil & Butter
- Mushrooms: We used baby bella mushrooms as they are our favorite, but white button mushrooms or cremini mushrooms are also great!
- Garlic: Fresh, minced garlic is a must for the best flavor, but dried garlic can be used in a pinch.
- Seasonings: We used fresh thyme for maximum flavor, but dried thyme will also work. We’ll also season everything with salt and pepper.
- Worcestershire Sauce: Just a splash will add a great depth of flavor.
How to Saute Mushrooms
It doesn’t get much easier than sauté and season, but that’s all there is! Incredible that such a simple sautéed mushroom recipe can develop so much rich flavor in minutes. Scroll to the recipe card at bottom of the post for full detailed instructions.
- Cooking the Mushrooms: Melt the butter in a hot skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and and sauté for about 8 minutes, until soft and tender.
- Season: Stir in the garlic, thyme and Worcestershire sauce. Continue to cook for another two more minutes, then season with salt and pepper. Serve warm, as desired!
Cook’s Tips and Tricks
- Fresh Herbs: WIth such a simple dish, it’s important to use the best ingredients you can find. Fresh herbs add a ton of flavor so try not to skip them. If you don’t care for thyme, rosemary or oregano would also be great!
- Mushrooms: We use pre-sliced mushrooms as a great time savor. You can also use whole small mushrooms, just slice them in half so they cook evenly. Make sure you clean mushrooms with water to remove any dirt.
- Use Both Oil & Butter: Butter adds incredible flavor, but tends to burn off too quickly. Adding the oil increases the burn temp and allows that buttery richness to infuse the mushrooms.
- Add Wine: For a little more flavor, you can add a splash of dry white wine or even lemon juice during the last few minutes of sautéing.
What to Serve With Garlic Mushrooms
This sauteed mushrooms recipe will go with just about any main dish you fancy. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Beef: These sauteed mushrooms would perfectly pair with savory beef tips and gravy, these easy garlic butter steak bites or a big juicy cast iron steak.
- Chicken: You’ll love these mushrooms with our French onion chicken, simple baked chicken breasts, or our smothered chicken and gravy. You can’t go wrong!
- Pork: Our crispy fried pork chops or juicy baked pork chops are perfect pairings.
How to Store Sauteed Mushrooms
These garlic mushrooms store better than you would think! We often make a double batch to have to add to more meals throughout the week. They are great added to an omelette for breakfast the next day!
- Store: Transfer cooled leftovers to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat: Reheat mushrooms on the stovetop until warmed through, or in the microwave in 30 second bursts until warm.
- Freeze: Freeze sauteed mushrooms in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. For best results, thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Yield: 4 servings
Sauteed Mushrooms
Sauteed Mushrooms are a simple, yet elegant side dish that always satisfys! Sliced baby bella mushrooms are sauteed in both olive oil and butter to tender perfection. They’re all dressed up with flavorful additions like garlic, thyme and just a splash of Worcestershire sauce!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 16 oz sliced baby bella mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, add the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Once the butter melts, add the mushrooms. Sauté for 8 to 10 minutes. Just until the mushrooms are soft and tender.
- Add the garlic, thyme and Worcestershire sauce, and continue to sauté for 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Taste the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm with fresh chopped parsley and fresh thyme.
Notes
Store: Transfer cooled leftovers to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat: Reheat mushrooms on the stovetop until warmed through, or in the microwave in 30 second bursts until warm.
Freeze: Freeze sauteed mushrooms in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. For best results, thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Mushrooms: We use pre-sliced mushrooms as a great time savor. You can also use whole small mushrooms, just slice them in half so they cook evenly.
Use Both Oil & Butter: Butter adds incredible flavor, but tends to burn off too quickly. Adding the oil increases the burn temp and allows that buttery richness to infuse the mushrooms.
Add Wine: For a little more flavor, you can add a splash of dry white wine or even lemon juice during the last few minutes of sautéing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 112kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 95mg, Potassium: 450mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 201IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 14mg, Iron: 1mg
