Sauteed Mushrooms
If you’re looking for a quick side dish that’s full of flavor, these Sautéed Mushrooms with Onions and Parmesan are it. They’re ready in under 30 minutes, made in just one skillet, and pair perfectly with almost any meal from grilled steaks to roast chicken or even pasta night.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in under 30 minutes for busy weeknights
- One-skillet side dish with simple ingredients
- Versatile flavor that works with steak, chicken, pork, or pasta
Ingredients for Sautéed Mushrooms
- Olive oil – or butter
- Onion – yellow onion or white onion
- Mushrooms – We used baby bella mushrooms, use your favorite
- Fresh thyme – rosemary or parsley
- Granulated garlic
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Parmesan cheese – or mozzarella cheese
How to Make Sautéed Mushrooms
- Prep the ingredients – Slice mushrooms, onions and grate the cheese.
- Cook the onions – Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring often, until softened.
- Add mushrooms – Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook until they begin to brown.
- Season – Sprinkle in granulated garlic, fresh thyme leaves, kosher salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add cheese – Remove from heat and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan.
- Garnish with Thyme – Once cheese has melted, garnish with thyme and serve immediately.
This easy skillet side dish works with
- Grilled Meats like steak, pork chops, or chicken
- Pasta dishes for an easy Italian-inspired dinner
- Omelets or Breakfast Strata for a hearty breakfast or brunch
These Sautéed Mushrooms with Onions and Parmesan are proof that a simple side dish can still bring big flavor to the table. They’re quick, versatile, and made with everyday ingredients, so you can whip them up any night of the week. Serve them with your favorite main dish and watch them disappear fast.
If you try this sautéed mushrooms recipe, be sure to leave a comment and a star rating — I love hearing how it turns out in your kitchen.
Sauteed Mushrooms
Quick and easy Sautéed Mushrooms with Onions and Parmesan make the perfect one-skillet side dish. Ready in under 30 minutes and delicious with any meal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 233kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cremini mushrooms or white mushrooms, sliced
- 1 yellow onion sliced thin
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme plus more for garnish
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Add olive oil and onions to a large skillet and place over medium-high heat.
- Cook, stirring occasionally until onions are softened, about 10 minutes.
- Add sliced mushrooms and continue to cook until mushrooms start to brown and liquid has evaporated.
- Season with thyme, garlic, salt and pepper, stirring to combine. Continue to cook another 5 minutes.
- Top with grated parmesan and turn off the heat.
- Serve when cheese has melted and garnish with additional thyme if desired.
Notes
- Use a mix of mushrooms if preferred.
- Swap fresh thyme for rosemary or parsley.
- For extra richness use butter in place of olive oil.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Reheat in a skillet over medium heat, stirring until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 991mg | Potassium: 596mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 221IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 328mg | Iron: 1mg
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