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Home » Recipes » Sauteed Mushrooms with Balsamic

Sauteed Mushrooms with Balsamic

By: Rebecca  |  Published: September 4, 2019  |  Updated: January 19, 2021  |   View Our Affiliate Disclosure Policy

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Sauteed Mushrooms are so easy to make! They are browned in butter and olive oil and seasoned with garlic and salt. A glaze made of balsamic, brown sugar, and black pepper make this side dish a total crowd-pleaser.   via @sugarandsoulcoSauteed Mushrooms are so easy to make! They are browned in butter and olive oil and seasoned with garlic and salt. A glaze made of balsamic, brown sugar, and black pepper make this side dish a total crowd-pleaser.   via @sugarandsoulcoSauteed Mushrooms are so easy to make! They are browned in butter and olive oil and seasoned with garlic and salt. A glaze made of balsamic, brown sugar, and black pepper make this side dish a total crowd-pleaser.   via @sugarandsoulcoSauteed Mushrooms are so easy to make! They are browned in butter and olive oil and seasoned with garlic and salt. A glaze made of balsamic, brown sugar, and black pepper make this side dish a total crowd-pleaser.   via @sugarandsoulco

Sauteed Mushrooms are so easy to make and will be on the table in just 20 minutes! They are browned in butter and olive oil and seasoned with garlic and salt. A glaze made of balsamic, brown sugar, and black pepper make this side dish a total crowd-pleaser. 

Serve this Sauteed Mushrooms recipe alongside Ribeye Steak, Slow Cooker Turkey Breast, and Creamy Mashed Potatoes for a delicious meal!

Ovehead photo of sauteed mushrooms in a white skillet.

🥘 An Easy Side Dish!

This is one of those easy side dishes that pair perfectly with all your comforting home cooking. It’s a great recipe to make this fall, plus you’ll probably find yourself whipping it up throughout the holiday season! 

This is the Best Sautéed Mushrooms Recipe because a handful of simple ingredients create a mouthwatering flavor combination. Salty and tangy with a hint of sweetness — these veggies are totally irresistible!

And the best part? It’s one of the easiest sauteed mushroom recipes you can make!

Serving spoon filled with sauteed mushrooms.

👩‍🍳 How Do You Make Them? 

This recipe is super simple to make and you can find the full printable recipe card at the bottom of the post with step-by-step instructions!

Step-by-step photo collage showing how to make sauteed mushrooms.

📃 Recipe Tips:

  1. For best results, don’t wash your mushrooms, instead, use a Veggie Brush to clean them. Dry mushrooms will cook better.
  2. If you decide to rinse the mushrooms, make sure to dry them thoroughly before cooking or rinse them far enough in advance for them to air dry. If the mushrooms are damp, they won’t get properly caramelized. 
  3. To prevent your mushrooms from becoming slimy after cooking, the pan should be hot before adding them in. (This is indicated when the butter is melted and the olive oil is runny when swirled in the pan.)
  4. Don’t add your garlic too soon, or else it will burn and taste bitter. The key is to add it closer to the end after the mushrooms have already been browned.
Overhead photo of of sauteed mushrooms.

🍄 What Kind Of Mushrooms Can I Use? 

This recipe calls for cremini mushrooms, aka baby bella mushrooms — yep, they’re the same thing! You can also use button mushrooms.

👪 How To Serve:

Many people enjoy these as is as a side dish with recipes like Garlic Chicken or Baked Pork Chops. But you could also toss them with cooked pasta or slice instead of halving them and use them as a topping on burgers. Just reduce the cooking time by a few minutes if you slice them up.

Sauteed mushrooms garnished with parsley in a skillet.

🥗 Are They Good For You?

Well, they are vegetables!

But seriously, this dish is definitely on the lighter side, especially compared to other carb-heavy or cream-based sides. The mushrooms themselves are very low in calories and contain healthy vitamins and minerals. 

That said, most of the calories in sauteed mushrooms are from the butter and olive oil, but this recipe only calls for a couple of tablespoons each. (Also, there’s a good chance you weren’t planning on eating the whole batch). 

The other less-than-healthy ingredient is the brown sugar, but again, this recipe only calls for a minimal amount. 

More Side Dish Recipes

  • Corn Casserole – An easy side dish that’s pure comfort food!
  • Orange Cranberry Sauce – A tart and zesty side dish!
  • Corn Mac and Cheese – It sounds weird, but it’s super yummy!
  • Broccoli Cheese Casserole – Like broccoli and cheese soup but in casserole form!
  • Candied Yams – A sweet side dish that’s perfect for holidays!
  • Pineapple Casserole – Is it a side dish or dessert? Either way, it’s delicious!

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Serving spoon filled with sauteed mushrooms.

Sauteed Mushrooms With Balsamic Glaze

Rebecca Hubbell
Sauteed Mushrooms are so easy to make! They are browned in butter and olive oil and seasoned with garlic and salt. A glaze made of balsamic, brown sugar, and black pepper make this side dish a total crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine French
Servings 4 people
Calories 150

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar1
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb. baby bella mushrooms2 cleaned and halved
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Combine the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and water in a small prep bowl and set near the stove.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter with the olive oil over medium-high heat.3
  • When the butter is melted, add the mushrooms and the salt and stir right away with a wooden spoon until the mushrooms have absorbed all the fat from the butter and oil.
  • Let the mushrooms cook undisturbed for 2 minutes and then stir once. Keep the heat at medium-high and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are shrunken, glistening, and some sides have developed a deep orange-brown color, 6 to 7 minutes more.
  • Reduce heat to low, add the garlic and the remaining butter and cook, stirring, until the butter is melted and the garlic is fragrant, 15 to 20 seconds.4
  • Carefully add the balsamic mixture and cook until the liquid reduces to a glaze consistency that coats the mushrooms, about 15 to 20 seconds. Stirring frequently. Season with black pepper.
  • Immediately transfer the mushrooms to the serving dish, scraping the pan with a rubber spatula to get all of the garlicky sauce. Let sit for a few minutes and then serve warm.

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Notes

  1. Light brown sugar may be used if you don’t have dark on hand.
  2. Cremini mushrooms are the same as baby bella mushrooms. Button Mushrooms may also be used but you may want to quarter them as they are slightly bigger.
  3. To prevent your mushrooms from becoming slimy after cooking, the pan should be hot before adding them in.
  4. Don’t add your garlic too soon, or else it will burn and taste bitter. The key is to add it closer to the end, after the mushrooms have already been browned.
  5. For best results, don’t wash your mushrooms, instead use a Veggie Brush to clean them. Dry mushrooms will cook better. If you decide to rinse the mushrooms, make sure to dry them thoroughly before cooking or rinse them far enough in advance for them to air dry. If the mushrooms are damp, they won’t get properly caramelized.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 508mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 175IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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  1. aviv says

    January 14, 2021 at 8:18 am

    5 stars
    hi , just made it and it was amazing ! thx for great dish 🙂

    Reply
  2. Steve Weber says

    January 8, 2021 at 7:19 pm

    5 stars
    OMG!! if you love mushrooms like I do, you have to try this. Add some crushed red pepper and BAM!! Great recipe. Will be making it more often.

    Reply
  3. Gina says

    December 23, 2020 at 7:38 pm

    Can you makes these the day before and reheat?

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      December 24, 2020 at 2:10 pm

      They are best eaten right after making but they can be reheated.

      Reply
  4. Carman says

    September 28, 2020 at 7:44 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious. I made this yesterday & put it on a bed of brown rice!!! I will definitely make this again. It was so easy & tasted like I was eating at a fancy restaurant:) Thanks for sharing!!!

    Reply
  5. Maritza says

    September 5, 2020 at 6:23 am

    5 stars
    Delicious!

    Reply
  6. Brandi says

    August 13, 2020 at 12:12 am

    5 stars
    This is easily one of the best things I ever tasted!!! I followed the recipe except the pepper!! Perfect! OMG. Tasted like being at an expensive steak restaurant!!

    Reply
  7. Kim Billhimer says

    August 7, 2020 at 8:44 pm

    5 stars
    Love mushrooms so does son.

    Reply
  8. Dave says

    June 14, 2020 at 9:12 pm

    5 stars
    My wife is not a huge mushroom fan. Your recipe, I think, has converted her. She told me to loose my old recipe! 🙁 Wish I had read Tiffany’s comment before I made these. I typically add Worcestershire to my mushrooms, but was reluctant to do so until I made them according to your recipe. Next time!
    Thank you for theis recipe.

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      June 15, 2020 at 7:29 am

      I’m so glad you both enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for coming back to let me know!

      Reply
  9. Julie says

    April 30, 2020 at 1:18 pm

    5 stars
    These were wonderful!! Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      April 30, 2020 at 6:57 pm

      I’m so glad you loved them, Julie!

      Reply
  10. Tiffany says

    February 11, 2020 at 6:10 pm

    5 stars
    I added 1T of Worcester for a meaty taste.

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      February 11, 2020 at 7:21 pm

      I’m glad you enjoyed them! It sounds like a great addition!

      Reply
  11. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

    September 5, 2019 at 2:10 pm

    5 stars
    Love how simple and easy this recipe is! I’ll be making it again!

    Reply
  12. wilhelmina says

    September 5, 2019 at 11:31 am

    5 stars
    I loved these mushrooms so much! I could make a meal of just them!

    Reply

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