Building the Perfect Holiday Menu with Mushrooms

The holidays are a time to show off and make everything a little more special, especially recipes. From brunch to dinner, dreaming up the perfect menu can be exciting but also daunting. But that’s where fresh mushrooms come in. Adding fresh mushrooms to your holiday menu plans can add that extra festive flavor flair you’ve been looking for. 

Just add mushrooms to brunch 

We know mushrooms are the cornerstone to so many sides and mains but they can also take center stage in brunch recipes. For classic recipes like this garlic mushroom quiche, sauteing white buttons or criminis will be key to achieving an umami-packed breakfast. With this show-stopping recipe on your brunch table, the holiday’s will be off to a savory start. 

Make mushrooms a main dish 

Steak and mushrooms are always an elegant dish and a perfect main recipe for the holidays. This steak with herb sauteed mushrooms comes together in under 30 minutes so you can focus on spending time with friends and family. It’s fast, flavorful and will impress anyone lucky enough to get a bite. 

Mushrooms are the savory secret for apps

No holiday menu is complete without a few standout appetizers, and stuffed mushrooms are always a crowd favorite. These spinach and artichoke dip stuffed mushrooms are sure to steal the spotlight.

The sauteed side dish every menu needs 

With just a handful of ingredients and less than 20 minutes, these simple sauteed mushrooms could be accompanying your holiday dinner table. Whether your main is steak, turkey, chicken or ham, sauteed mushrooms are easy to make and will add seasonal flavor to your meal. 

For more mushroom inspiration, check our holiday recipe page to help fuel your menu planning.