Our 10 Best Morel Mushroom Recipes

Simple Fried Morel Mushrooms
Photo: Mixit

Morel mushrooms cost more than the average fungus, but you won't regret dropping a bit of cash on these babies. Nutty, meaty morels taste delicious fried, stuffed, sautéed, and roasted. Here's how to to make the most of these mushrooms that show up in early spring and only stick around a few weeks.

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Asparagus and Morel Risotto

risotto with shaved Parmesan on a white plate
Kim's Cooking Now

"Morel mushrooms and asparagus are both in season during the spring and complement one another perfectly. A risotto is the perfect way to enjoy these two flavorful ingredients together," recipe creator chefdaniel says.

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Creamy Morel Mushroom Grits

Creamy Morel Mushroom Grits
Soup Loving Nicole

This recipe calls for dried morel mushrooms, meaning you can make it any time of year. Plus, you may even have corn grits, chicken broth, whole milk, and Parmesan already on hand.

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Wild Mushroom Sauce

top-down view of chanterelle and morel mushrooms on a plate garnished with Italian parsley sprigs
naples34102

Our reviewers rave that this savory sauce takes beef medallions, veal, and venison to perfection.

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Crab-Stuffed Morel Mushrooms

Crab-Stuffed Morel Mushrooms
Soup Loving Nicole

"What a delicious treat! So glad I came across this recipe during morel season in Michigan. My family loves it. Will be saving it for years to come," Kali Ilene says.

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Chicken and Dumplings from Scratch

Chicken and Dumplings from Scratch
Tami

"Fantastic! A somewhat complicated and time-consuming recipe, but worth it," Tami says. "Will definitely make it again."

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Stuffed Morel Mushrooms

Stuffed Morel Mushrooms
Soup Loving Nicole

"There are 100+ recipes for this, and this was by far the easiest and, in my opinion, the best!" — texasara

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Morel Mushroom and Wild Rice Risotto

Morel Mushroom and Wild Rice Risotto
Kim

"Using a mix of wild rice, brown rice, and morel mushrooms ensures a nice creamy, and 'earthy' flavor," Kim says.

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Simple Fried Morel Mushrooms

Simple Fried Morel Mushrooms
Mixit

Don't want to mask this mushroom's flavor? Coat them in flour, fry them, and sprinkle them with salt. Let the fungi's flavor truly shine.

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Roasted Asparagus and Morel Mushrooms

Roasted Asparagus and Morel Mushrooms
Soup Loving Nicole

Roast morel mushrooms and asparagus spears in olive oil, butter, and fresh thyme for a savory springtime meal.

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Morel Mushroom Bisque

Morel Mushroom Bisque
baconrogers

"This is insanely, incredibly, ridiculously good. I've also made it other mushrooms once my morels were gone, and it tastes heavenly every time. I can't stop at just one bowl." — Cherish Grabau

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