Baby Bella mushrooms are a beautiful addition to any dish. These slightly smaller versions of cremini do not get as large, however they still have a firm bite and a deep flavor which will make them your favorite!
Slice up the mushrooms.
Baby Bella mushrooms are a variety of white mushroom that has a short stem and a small cap. The term “baby” is used to describe the smaller size of these mushrooms. Baby Bellas are often used in salads or as a side dish, but they can also be sautéed or grilled.
Slice up the mushrooms. Slice them into 1/4-inch thick slices or chop them into bite sized pieces.
Heat some butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook until they begin to brown on all sides, turning occasionally with tongs or a spatula. Remove from heat when they are done cooking and set aside until ready to use.
Add the garlic and thyme to the pan and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Once combined, add in the cooked mushrooms.
Take a spoonful of mixture, roll it into a ball and then flatten it slightly with your hand to make patties (about 2 inches wide). Repeat until you have used all of your mixture.
Heat up some oil in a pan on medium-high heat until hot enough that when you drop in one patty it sizzles immediately when touching the surface of the pan. Place each patty into your hot pan and allow to cook for about 3–4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
Coat a pan with olive oil.
Baby Bella mushrooms are a great addition to any dish. They are a good source of B vitamins, copper and selenium, as well as potassium and phosphorus. They also contain antioxidants that help protect against certain types of cancer.
Step 1: Clean the Baby Bella mushrooms thoroughly with a damp cloth or paper towel, then cut off the stems with a sharp knife. The stems should be discarded, but you can use them to make your own stock or soup base if you like (see Tip below).
Step 2: Coat a pan with olive oil and heat it over medium heat for about two minutes until it is hot enough to sizzle when you sprinkle water onto it (about 350°F). Place the mushroom caps on their sides in the pan so that all sides get browned evenly — about three minutes per side. Turn them over carefully so that they don’t fall apart or stick to the bottom of the pan.
Step 3: Remove from heat and drain excess oil on paper towels before serving warm or chilled.
Add mushrooms and stir until they are cooked through.
1. Add the mushrooms and stir until they are cooked through.
2. Add the garlic, onion, and red pepper flakes, if using, and cook for 1 minute more.
3. Stir in the butter or olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until incorporated.
4. Remove from heat, stir in parsley and serve warm or at room temperature with cooked pasta or rice (see below).
Serve over vegetables or grains.
Baby Bella mushrooms have a mild flavor and a firm texture that’s ideal for roasting. The woodsy, earthy flavor of the mushrooms complements roasted vegetables and meat dishes.
Roast the mushrooms at high temperature until they’re golden brown.
Serve over vegetables or grains.
Bake them in a buttered baking dish for about 15 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, until tender but not soggy.
Add a little olive oil and garlic to the pan, then cook until the garlic is fragrant and golden brown. Add salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
Baby Bella mushrooms are a tasty addition to any meal.
Baby Bella mushrooms are a tasty addition to any meal. You can add them to salads, soups and pastas, or cook them in a stir-fry. Because they are so small, you don’t have to worry about chopping them up into pieces before you cook them.
Step 1
Rinse the mushrooms with cold water to remove any dirt or debris that may be clinging to their surface. Pat dry with paper towels and set aside.
Step 2
Add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat and set aside. Add more oil if needed before proceeding with the next step.
Step 3
Add the Baby Bellas to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes until tender but not mushy, stirring often so they don’t stick together or burn on one side of the pan while remaining raw on another side of the pan (this is true for most mushrooms). Remove from heat when done and set aside.
Conclusion
Pan-fried baby bella mushrooms are one of my favorite ways of preparing this simple and delicious mushroom dish. Cooking them in a skillet is quick, easy, and guarantees that you’ll have the perfect golden brown crisp on each and every mushroom.