Cowboy Mushrooms 🍄🔥

Introduction

There’s something deeply satisfying about a cast iron skillet full of sizzling, golden-browned mushrooms, and these Cowboy Mushrooms check every box. They’re buttery, savory, and spiked with flavor thanks to the secret weapon: cowboy butter. Cooked low and slow until caramelized and tender, these mushrooms are perfect as a steakhouse-style side, sandwich topping, or taco filling upgrade.

Whether you’re serving up comfort food or firing up the grill, these mushrooms will ride shotgun on your plate every time.

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Why I Love This Recipe

• One skillet, no fuss
• Loaded with cowboy butter flavor (herbs, garlic, lemon, heat)
• Pairs with just about any protein
• Meal-prep and freezer-friendly
• A huge hit at BBQs and family dinners

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds white button mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed
• Cowboy butter, doubled (see below)
• Salt, to taste

For Homemade Cowboy Butter (double this for the recipe):

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

1. Make the Cowboy Butter:

• In a small bowl, mix softened butter with garlic, parsley, Dijon, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, paprika, salt, and pepper.
• Double this amount for 2 pounds of mushrooms.

2. Cook the Mushrooms:

• Heat a large skillet (cast iron preferred) over medium heat.
• Add the cowboy butter and let it melt completely.
• Add the mushrooms and stir to coat them well in the butter mixture.

3. Sauté Low and Slow:

• Cook for 20–22 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• The mushrooms will release moisture, then slowly brown and soak up all that butter flavor.
• Add salt to taste and stir once more before serving.

4. Serve:

• Transfer to a serving dish or plate straight from the skillet.
• Serve warm as a side or topping.

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Tips for Success

• Don’t rush it—low and slow cooking gives the mushrooms that rich, browned flavor.
• Stir only occasionally to allow for caramelization.
• Try a mix of button and cremini mushrooms for variety.
• Add a splash of white wine or Worcestershire for an extra depth of flavor.

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Serving Suggestions & Pairings

Cowboy Mushrooms are the ultimate sidekick for:

• Grilled steaks, burgers, or roast chicken
• Mashed potatoes or creamy polenta
• As a topper for Sheet Pan Quesadillas
• Beside Easy Turkey Wings for a down-home dinner
• Over rice or next to Dorito Casserole for Tex-Mex flair
• Alongside Cajun Chicken Sausage Gumbo for Southern-style depth

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Storage & Leftovers

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container up to 4 days
• Freezer: Freeze cooked mushrooms in small portions for up to 2 months
• Reheat: Sauté in a pan or microwave until heated through

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More Recipes You’ll Love

If savory skillet sides are your style, try:

• Dorito Casserole
• Easy Turkey Wings
• Chicken Enchiladas
• Cajun Chicken Sausage Gumbo
• Sheet Pan Quesadillas

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Final Thoughts

These Cowboy Mushrooms are pure skillet gold—easy to make, bursting with bold flavor, and versatile enough to ride with any meal. Whether you serve them as a steakhouse side or pile them into tacos, they’ll bring a big-flavor punch to the party.

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