Best 8 Baby Bella Mushrooms Recipes

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**Baby Bella Mushrooms: A Culinary Delight Explored**

Welcome to the realm of Baby Bella mushrooms, where culinary wonders await. These delectable morsels, also known as Crimini mushrooms, possess a unique flavor profile that has captivated taste buds for centuries. Their versatility shines in a myriad of dishes, from hearty main courses to delicate appetizers. This article presents a curated collection of Baby Bella mushroom recipes that showcase their diverse culinary applications. Embark on a gastronomic journey as we delve into the savory depths of these versatile fungi. Discover mouthwatering recipes that encompass a range of cuisines and cooking techniques, ensuring an unforgettable culinary experience.

**Recipes:**

1. **Baby Bella Mushroom Risotto:** Indulge in the creamy embrace of this classic Italian dish. Arborio rice, sautéed Baby Bella mushrooms, and a rich broth come together in perfect harmony. Parmesan cheese adds a final touch of umami, creating a luxurious and comforting meal.

2. **Grilled Baby Bella Mushroom Skewers:** Fire up the grill for these succulent skewers. Baby Bella mushrooms, marinated in a tantalizing blend of herbs and spices, are grilled to perfection. Serve them as an appetizer or main course, accompanied by a tangy dipping sauce.

3. **Baby Bella Mushroom and Sausage Stuffed Shells:** Experience a symphony of flavors with this hearty pasta dish. Jumbo pasta shells are filled with a delectable mixture of Baby Bella mushrooms, Italian sausage, ricotta cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Baked in a savory tomato sauce, these stuffed shells are a true crowd-pleaser.

4. **Baby Bella Mushroom Tacos:** Embark on a flavorful Mexican adventure with these tacos. Baby Bella mushrooms, seasoned with Mexican spices, are sautéed until tender. Served in warm tortillas with your favorite taco toppings, these tacos offer a delightful fusion of textures and flavors.

5. **Creamy Baby Bella Mushroom Soup:** Warm your soul with this comforting soup. Sautéed Baby Bella mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and a creamy broth come together to create a velvety and satisfying soup. Serve it with crusty bread or crackers for a cozy and nourishing meal.

6. **Baby Bella Mushroom and Spinach Stir-Fry:** Unleash the vibrant flavors of Asian cuisine with this stir-fry. Baby Bella mushrooms, tender spinach, and a savory sauce come together in a symphony of flavors. Serve it over rice or noodles for a quick and healthy meal.

7. **Baby Bella Mushroom Wellington:** Elevate your culinary skills with this showstopping dish. Tenderloin wrapped in a flaky puff pastry crust, complemented by a savory duxelles made with Baby Bella mushrooms. This elegant dish is perfect for special occasions and guaranteed to impress your guests.

8. **Baby Bella Mushroom Bruschetta:** Experience the simplicity and elegance of Italian cuisine with this appetizer. Toasted baguette slices are topped with a vibrant mixture of sautéed Baby Bella mushrooms, fresh herbs, and tangy balsamic glaze. Serve them as a delightful prelude to your main course.

9. **Baby Bella Mushroom and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast:** Discover a delightful combination of flavors in this stuffed chicken dish. Tender chicken breasts are filled with a savory mixture of Baby Bella mushrooms, creamy goat cheese, and fresh herbs. Baked to perfection, this dish offers a sophisticated and satisfying meal.

10. **Baby Bella Mushroom and Leek Quiche:** Treat yourself to a classic French pastry with a twist. This quiche features a rich custard filling studded with Baby Bella mushrooms and tender leeks. Served with a crisp and flaky crust, it's an ideal brunch or lunch dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SAUTéED BABY BELLA MUSHROOMS



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Sautéed Baby Bella Mushrooms are easy, elegant, and full of delicious flavor!

Provided by Brita Britnell

Categories     Side

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound of baby bella (cremini) mushrooms
2 tablespoons of unsalted butter (vegan as desired)
1 tablespoon of olive oil*
2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons of fresh herbs, I prefer thyme (other fresh herbs work well here as well!)
Optional squeeze of lemon juice

Steps:

  • Start by thoroughly rinsing the baby bella mushrooms under water. Pat them dry and then thinly slice (about ¼ inch thick). If you buy pre-washed and sliced mushrooms, you can skip this step.
  • In a large skillet, combine the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the butter is fully melted and the oil is hot, add in the sliced mushrooms with a good pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes. Around this time, you'll end up with a decent bit of excess moisture in the pan from the mushrooms and this is okay.
  • Add in the garlic and thyme (or other herbs if using), stir, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. Most of the moisture from the mushrooms should have evaporated but if not, you can drain it off. Garnish with herbs, a squeeze of lemon juice, and ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Sugar 2 g, Sodium 597.8 mg, Fat 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg

SAUTEED BABY BELLA MUSHROOMS (& MORE RECIPES!)



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Attention, mushroom lovers: here's THE perfect sautéed baby bella mushrooms recipe! It brings out the best savory flavor with lemon and fresh herbs.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories     Side Dish

Time 9m

Number Of Ingredients 6

16 ounces baby bella (cremini) mushrooms
1/3 cup chopped fresh thyme and oregano*
3 tablespoons olive oil**
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Clean the mushrooms, then slice them. Chop the fresh thyme and oregano.
  • In a saute pan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often (the mushrooms will start to release their liquid at this point).
  • Add the herbs and kosher salt and pepper and cook another 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is cooked out and the mushrooms are tender. (Taste to assess doneness.)
  • Turn off the heat and add lemon juice and stir. Taste and add another pinch salt as necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Sugar 2.2 g, Sodium 5.7 mg, Fat 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

AWESOME BABY BELLA MUSHROOM RECIPES (+SAUTéED BABY BELLA MUSHROOMS)



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These recipes are sure to please. So, gather your family and friends and enjoy. Let us know your thoughts!

Provided by Cassie Marshall

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course     Side Dish

Time 33m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb baby bella mushrooms (sliced)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
Salt and Pepper to taste
2 tbsp herbs
Lemon juice (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil and butter in skillet on medium-high heat
  • Add mushrooms
  • Add salt and pepper
  • Add herbs
  • Cook 10 minutes

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

BABY BELLA MUSHROOMS WITH TERIYAKI



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Teriyaki Baby Bella Mushrooms is a wonderful and delicious way to serve mushrooms. Whether you use this recipe to make an appetizer, side or main dish, the results will always turn out the same - fantastique!

Provided by Karin and Ken

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups baby bella mushrooms (quartered)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
sea salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup teriyaki sauce (use storebought or homemade, add extra if you like your mushrooms saucy)
green onion tops (chopped for garnish)
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup brown sugar
2-4 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon ginger (minced )
¼ cup mirin (or Japanese Rice wine)
1 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Clean and trim mushrooms. Gather all of your ingredients.
  • Heat oil and butter in skillet over medium heat until shimmering or a drop of water flicked in it dances.
  • Sprinkle salt and garlic powder into pan with butter and oil and add mushrooms.
  • Sauté mushrooms until golden, about 4-5 minutes, taking care that butter doesn't burn.
  • Lower heat and pour in teriyaki sauce. Continue cooking a few minutes longer to allow sauce to thicken slightly. When they're ready to serve, top with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6 g, Calories 62 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 467 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g

STUFFED BABY BELLAS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

16 baby portabella mushrooms (creminis)
1 pound ground chicken or turkey breast
1 teaspoon fennel seed, 1/3 palmful
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped
1 lemon, zested
1 cup shredded asiago cheese
1/2 cup breadcrumbs, a couple handfuls
1 10-ounce box frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and wrung dry in a clean kitchen towel
1 10-ounce box frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and wrung dry in a clean kitchen towel
Salt and pepper
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil)
1/4 cup pine nuts or chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp cloth. Remove the stems and finely chop them. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, fennel seed, onion, garlic, lemon zest, half of the cheese, the chopped mushroom stems, breadcrumbs and spinach and season with salt and pepper. Brush lightly with EVOO and stuff the mixture into the caps.
  • Arrange the caps on a rimmed baking sheet or in a baking dish. Leave some room around each mushroom to prevent the caps from getting steamy. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and the nuts on the caps and transfer to the oven. Bake until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Serve warm.

BOURBON AND BABY BELLA MUSHROOM SAUCE



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Sweet and savory sauce with baby bella mushrooms. Easy and delicious with beef, chicken, or pork.

Provided by Big Poppa T

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅓ cup bourbon (such as Maker's Mark®)
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon clarified butter (ghee), or more as needed
1 ½ pounds baby bella mushrooms, sliced
2 small shallots, sliced, or to taste
1 cup heavy cream
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Combine bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, basil, rosemary, and pepper in a small bowl; whisk until blended and sugar is dissolved.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon clarified butter and 1/3 of the mushrooms; saute until nicely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove mushrooms to a plate and repeat with remaining batches, adding more butter as needed.
  • Add shallots to the skillet and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Return browned mushrooms to the skillet and pour in bourbon mixture. Cook over medium heat until slightly reduced, scraping the bottom as you cook, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream. Simmer until blended and thickened to desired consistency, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 44.9 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 298.2 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

PASTA WITH BABY BELLA MUSHROOMS



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For baby bella mushroom lovers only. This dish can be made with just about any kind of pasta and can be made spicy if you wish.

Provided by julie a

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cube chicken bouillon
½ cup hot water
½ (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (8 ounce) package sliced baby bella mushrooms
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup white wine
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
1 pinch crushed red pepper
¼ cup grated Asiago cheese

Steps:

  • Dissolve bouillon cube in hot water and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • While pasta is cooking, add olive oil to a medium skillet and adjust heat to medium. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and kosher salt. Cook for 3 minutes. Add wine, increase heat to medium-high, and reduce for 1 to 2 minutes. Add chicken stock, white pepper, and crushed red pepper. Continue to cook until liquid is reduced by about 1/2, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Toss mushroom mixture with cooked pasta. Top with Asiago cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.9 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 498.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CREAMY PASTA SKILLET WITH BABY BELLA MUSHROOMS



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This is a classic pasta dish with baby bella mushrooms that the family always asks me to make! It's a creamy, easy-to-put-together meal everyone loves!

Provided by Bri Horst

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 19

½ (16 ounce) package penne pasta
4 tablespoons butter
1 (16 ounce) package sliced baby bella mushrooms
½ tablespoon minced fresh garlic
½ pound diced bacon
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground thyme
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
2 ½ cups milk
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
¼ teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • While pasta cooks, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add mushrooms and garlic. Cook and stir until mushrooms until soft, about 5 minutes. Add bacon and onion and cook and stir until the onion is transparent, about 5 minutes. Stir in oregano, basil, dried parsley, dried onion, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and salt, which should soak up any grease or liquid in the pan. At this point, everything should look like it's covered in almost a paste.
  • Stir in Alfredo sauce. Pour in 2 cups of milk; pour remaining 1/2 cup into the Alfredo sauce jar to clean out and pour into the skillet. Mix everything together over low heat; things will be very thin and runny, and that is what you want. Add mozzarella and 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese. Mix well and let simmer until thickened.
  • Fold drained pasta into the sauce. Plate up portions and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 852.2 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 117.2 mg, Fat 55.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 37.3 g, SaturatedFat 27 g, Sodium 1923.3 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right mushrooms: Look for baby bella mushrooms that are small, firm, and have a smooth, even cap. Avoid mushrooms that are bruised or have slimy spots.
  • Clean the mushrooms thoroughly: Use a damp cloth or paper towel to wipe away any dirt or debris from the mushrooms. Do not wash the mushrooms under running water, as this can make them soggy.
  • Slice the mushrooms evenly: This will help them cook evenly. If you are using whole mushrooms, you can also stuff them with your favorite fillings.
  • Use a variety of cooking methods: Baby bella mushrooms can be cooked in a variety of ways, including sautéing, grilling, roasting, and frying. Experiment with different methods to find your favorite way to cook them.
  • Season the mushrooms well: Baby bella mushrooms have a mild flavor, so they can be seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices. Some popular options include garlic, thyme, rosemary, and paprika.
  • Cook the mushrooms until they are tender: Baby bella mushrooms should be cooked until they are tender but still have a slight bite to them. Overcooking can make them tough and rubbery.

Conclusion:

Baby bella mushrooms are a versatile and delicious ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. They are a good source of protein, fiber, and antioxidants. With their mild flavor and firm texture, they are a great addition to salads, soups, stews, and pasta dishes. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful ingredient to add to your meal, reach for baby bella mushrooms.

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