Marry Me Mushrooms

Marry Me Mushrooms are a creamy, flavorful mushroom dish made with tender button mushrooms, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and fresh basil. This easy recipe comes together in one skillet with a rich sauce that is perfect for pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or a simple dinner side.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Rich and flavorful: Garlic, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and sun-dried tomatoes create a deeply savory sauce.
• Easy to make: Everything comes together in one skillet with simple ingredients.
• Family-friendly: The creamy sauce and tender mushrooms make this a comforting choice for weeknight dinners.
• Versatile: Serve it as an easy mushroom side dish or turn it into a satisfying main meal with pasta or rice.

Ingredients

• 16 ounces button mushrooms, halved
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• ¾ cup drained sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1½ cups chicken broth
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish if desired
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and nicely browned.
2. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and sprinkle in the flour. Stir well to form a smooth paste around the mushrooms.
3. Add the minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Stir for about 30 seconds to release the garlic and spice aromas.
4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, followed by the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce becomes creamy and begins to thicken.
5. Stir in the fresh basil and red pepper flakes. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
6. Serve these Marry Me Mushrooms immediately over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice. Garnish with additional basil and red pepper flakes if desired.

Tips & Tricks

• Brown the mushrooms well: Avoid overcrowding the skillet so the mushrooms develop a golden-brown surface instead of steaming.
• Add the broth gradually: Whisking as you pour helps create a smoother, lump-free sauce.
• Adjust the spice: Reduce the red pepper flakes for a milder dish or add more for extra heat.
• Use freshly grated Parmesan: It melts more smoothly and gives the sauce better flavor.
• Make it vegetarian: Replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth.
• Make it gluten-free: Use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
• Control the richness: For a lighter sauce, you can replace some of the heavy cream with whole milk, although the sauce will be less rich.

Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings
• Category: Side Dish
• Method: Skillet
• Cuisine: American-Italian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Dietary Notes: Vegetarian when made with vegetable broth; halal-friendly

Notes

Serve the mushrooms with creamy mashed potatoes, your favorite pasta, steamed rice, or crusty bread for soaking up the sauce. For a heartier meal, spoon the mushrooms and sauce over pasta and add extra Parmesan and basil before serving.

Nutrition

Approximate nutrition per serving:

• Calories: 390
• Protein: 11g
• Carbohydrates: 16g
• Fat: 33g

Nutrition can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.

FAQ

What are Marry Me Mushrooms?
Marry Me Mushrooms are tender mushrooms cooked in a creamy Parmesan sauce with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and fresh basil.

Can I make Marry Me Mushrooms without chicken broth?
Yes. Substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian-friendly version while keeping the sauce flavorful.

What should I serve with creamy mushroom recipes?
These mushrooms pair especially well with mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread.

Can I use different mushrooms?
Yes. Cremini, baby bella, or a combination of mushrooms can be used instead of button mushrooms. Keep the total amount around 16 ounces.

How do I thicken the mushroom sauce?
The flour, Parmesan, and cream naturally thicken the sauce as it simmers. If it is still too thin, continue cooking gently for a few additional minutes.

Can I make this dish less spicy?
Absolutely. Simply reduce or omit the red pepper flakes for a mild garlic Parmesan mushroom dish.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

For longer storage, freeze the cooled mushrooms and sauce in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. The cream sauce may change texture slightly after freezing.

To reheat, warm gently in a skillet over low to medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add a small splash of broth or cream if the sauce has become too thick.

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Marry Me Mushrooms

Marry Me Mushrooms are tender button mushrooms cooked in a creamy Parmesan sauce.

Garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and Italian seasoning add rich savory flavor.

Cook this easy skillet mushroom recipe in about 25 minutes and serve with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American-Italian

Ingredients

  

• 16 ounces button mushrooms halved
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• ¾ cup drained sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1½ cups chicken broth
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil plus more for garnish
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes plus more for garnish if desired
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and nicely browned.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and sprinkle in the flour. Stir well to form a smooth paste around the mushrooms.
• Add the minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Stir for about 30 seconds to release the garlic and spice aromas.
• Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, followed by the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce becomes creamy and begins to thicken.
• Stir in the fresh basil and red pepper flakes. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
• Serve these Marry Me Mushrooms immediately over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice. Garnish with additional basil and red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

Serve the mushrooms with creamy mashed potatoes, your favorite pasta, steamed rice, or crusty bread for soaking up the sauce. For a heartier meal, spoon the mushrooms and sauce over pasta and add extra Parmesan and basil before serving.

Conclusion

These Marry Me Mushrooms are proof that a handful of simple ingredients can create an incredibly comforting dish. The golden mushrooms, creamy Parmesan sauce, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil come together beautifully in just 25 minutes. Serve them as a side or spoon them over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for an easy meal everyone will want seconds of.