How to Eat Canned Mushrooms

Is there a can of mushrooms gathering dust in your pantry? Don’t worry – we’re here to help. Check out the list below with a variety of snacks, sides, and main dishes you can make using canned mushrooms.

Canned food is completely safe to eat right out of the can without any preparation. Before ingredients (like mushrooms) are canned, the food is heated to a high enough temperature to kill any bacteria or microorganisms. You won’t get sick eating canned mushrooms straight from the can.

Sautéed mushrooms pair wonderfully with a juicy steak. Heat 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of butter in a pan with 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon (2g) of celery seed, and ½ teaspoon (1.5 g) of celery salt. Add a can of mushrooms, drained of liquid, to the mixture and stir in the pan until hot. Then, serve the mushrooms on potatoes, steak, or any savory dish of your choice!

• This side dish takes only 5 minutes to prepare and serves 4.
• Sliced mushrooms work best for this recipe.

Swiss cheese and mushrooms make a great combination for a burger. Grill the patties over medium heat for about 12 minutes, 6 minutes per side. Next, sauté 2 cans of sliced, drained mushrooms with 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of soy sauce and 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of butter over medium heat until the mushrooms turn brown. Before removing the patties from the grill, scoop a spoonful of the sautéed mushrooms onto the patty along with a slice of Swiss cheese. Once the cheese melts, assemble the burger.

• 2 cans of mushrooms are enough for 6 burgers. You can reduce the ingredient amounts if you're making fewer burgers.

Canned mushrooms make a fantastic addition to a fresh bell pepper salad. Chop 1 bell pepper, 1 red pepper, and 1 onion, then place them in a bowl. Add 1 jar of pimentos, 2 cans of sliced mushrooms, and 4 stalks of chopped celery. Season with salt and pepper, and pour 1/2 to 1 cup (120-240 ml) of Italian dressing on top.

• This salad recipe serves 7 people.
• If you're using whole mushrooms, slice them before adding to the salad.
• If you prefer different ingredients, simply sprinkle canned mushrooms over your favorite salad for a beautiful garnish.

You can make a delicious creamy mushroom soup in just 10 minutes. Drain the liquid from 2 cans of chopped mushrooms into a measuring cup, then add enough water to make 2 cups (480 ml) of liquid. Next, sauté 1 chopped onion in a large pot over medium heat until soft. Turn off the heat and stir in ¼ cup (25 g) of flour and 1 teaspoon (5 g) of salt. Add the mushroom liquid and 1 can of condensed milk to the pot, then stir. Reduce to medium heat and add the drained mushrooms. The soup is ready when it starts to boil!!

• This simple soup recipe serves 4 people.
• This soup is also great on its own.

This fantastic dish can be ready in about 35 minutes. Heat 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of butter in a pot over medium heat. Add 1 cup (180 g) of long-grain rice and toast until the rice is golden. Pour in 1 can of French onion soup, 2 cups (480 ml) of water, and 1 can of drained mushrooms. Wait for the mixture to come to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover the pot, and cook the rice for 25 minutes.

• This recipe serves 4 people.
• Any type of canned mushrooms works for this dish.

Mushrooms and other vegetables make your breakfast both delicious and nutritious. Sauté ¼ of a chopped green bell pepper, ½ a chopped tomato, and ½ can of chopped mushrooms. Cook the vegetables until soft, then transfer them to a plate. Next, prepare your fried eggs as usual and use the sautéed vegetables as the filling.

This dish is easy to prepare and absolutely delicious. Preheat your oven to 204°C. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 can of cream of mushroom soup, 1 packet of beef and onion soup mix, 1 can of drained mushrooms, and 1 cup (240 ml) of cubed beef. Bake in the oven for 1 hour. While waiting for the beef to cook, boil a package of egg noodles for 8-10 minutes. Once done, spoon the beef mixture over the noodles for a hearty meal!

• This recipe serves 8 people.
• You can use any type of canned mushrooms, whether sliced or whole.

Canned mushroom liquid can enhance the flavor of your dishes. The liquid inside the mushroom can is perfectly safe to consume – simply drain the mushrooms into a separate bowl, then mix a few tablespoons of the liquid into your dish.

• The "liquid" inside the can is actually water and citric acid.
• You can add this liquid to any mushroom-based recipe.