This is a guest post presented by Craig Scott at Everything Backyard

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Mouthwatering Morel Mushroom Recipes

Spring showers bring more than flowers! That’s right, we’re entering into Morrel mushroom season. Based on the climate of your location, you will start to see these mushrooms sprout up in early to mid-spring when the ground begins to warm. Since your local farmer’s markets and grocers will soon have this delicacy on their shelves, here are some recipes to prepare you for the arrival of Morrel mushrooms.

Simply Buttery

Morels have a unique earthy texture and taste. Instead of covering up this uniqueness, highlight it by making it the centerpiece of the dish.

What You’ll Need:

• 3 to 4 medium-sized Morel mushrooms
• 1 TBS butter
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1 quarter cup of chopped onion
• a pinch of salt and pepper

Simply chops 3 to 4 medium-sized Morrel mushrooms into strips. Then, over low heat sauté the mushrooms in 1 TBS of butter with 1 clove of minced garlic and 1 quarter cup of onion to achieve this recipe. Once the mushrooms are tender, add a pinch of salt and pepper. Serve the mushrooms warm as a main or side dish. Pair the mushrooms with a crusty baguette if serving as a main course dish.

French Onion Wine Sauce

This dish is inspired by the flavors of traditional French onion soup. You’ll need a bottle of your favorite dry white wine, thyme, and a few other simple ingredients.

What You’ll Need:

• 5 to 6 medium Morel mushrooms
• 1 tsp butter or olive oil
• 1/2 cup of finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 sprig of thyme
• a pinch of salt and pepper

To begin, chop 5 to 6 medium Morrel mushrooms into chunks and sauté lightly over medium heat in 1 tsp of butter or olive oil. Add in 1/2 cup of onions to the pan as you sauté the mushrooms. Next, pour in 1/2 a cup of wine and add 1 sprig of thyme. Adjust the heat to low and then allow the wine to simmer down and thicken.

Both the onions and mushrooms absorb the aromas of the wine and thyme, capturing the heartiness of French onion soup. Finish this dish by topping it with chives, salt, and pepper.

Creamy Soup

If you love creamy mushroom soups then this recipe is sure to win over your taste buds. In addition to 1lb Morel mushrooms, everything you’ll need to make this dish is listed below. Grab a stock pot and fill it with 3 cups of your favorite stock (vegetable, chicken, or beef). Bring the broth to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and then add the following ingredients:

• 1 tsp butter or olive oil
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 chopped leek
• 4 small chopped red potatoes
• 1 clove minced garlic
• salt and pepper to taste

Allow these ingredients to simmer for 30 minutes as the liquid reduces. Then, add 1lb of Morel mushrooms and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Garnish this dish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Mediterranean Pasta

For this dish, you want to get the freshest basil and tomatoes you can find. The amount of flavor in these two ingredients can make or break the recipe.

What You’ll Need:

• 8oz of handmade noodles
• 1/2lb Morel mushrooms
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 TBS olive oil
• 2 sprigs of sweet basil
• 1 cup of sweet cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

Begin by boiling 8-oz of your favorite handmade noodles. Set the noodles aside when finished cooking. As you’re boiling the noodles, sauté a 1/2lb of Morel mushrooms in 3 cloves of minced garlic and 1 TBS olive oil. Once the mushrooms are tender, combine cooked noodles, sweet cherry tomatoes, basil, and 1 TBS olive oil into the pan. Continue to cook the pasta for 3 to 5 minutes before removing from the heat and topping with parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.

Flaky Tart

This mushroom pastry is a perfect brunch, lunch, or even dinner dish. Its flaky, yet buttery texture compliments the earthiness of the meaty Morels.

What You’ll Need:

• 10 sheets of phyllo dough
• 1/2 lb. of Morrel mushrooms
• 2 TBS butter
• 8 oz of goat cheese
• 8 oz of spinach
• salt and pepper to taste

First, grease the baking sheet and then layer the phyllo dough while brushing melted butter onto each layer. Top the phyllo dough with diced Morels, chopped spinach, goat cheese, salt, and pepper. Bake in the oven at 375 degrees until golden brown, around 25-30 minutes. Remove the tart from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes before serving. This dish can be served with a homemade cranberry sauce for a sweet yet tangy kick.

About the author:

Craig Scott at Everything Backyard 

Outside of writing for EverythingBackyard I love to spend all the time I can outdoors and find every excuse to leave my house. I write about everything from backyard DIY projects to gardening. If you can’t get a hold of me I am probably on a trail or a boat.