How to Eat Canned Mushrooms

Eat them out of the can.

Canned foods are perfectly safe to eat on their own. Before any kind of ingredient, like mushrooms, gets canned, the food is heated up to a really high temperature, which kills off any bacteria or other microorganisms. You definitely won’t get sick if you snack on canned mushrooms right out of the can.

Sauté your mushrooms into a tasty side.

Sauteed mushrooms taste great with a juicy steak. Heat up 3 US tbsp (44 mL) of butter in a skillet, along with 2 US tbsp (30 mL) of Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp (2.2 g) of celery seed, and ½ tsp (1.4 g) of celery salt. Add 1 can of drained mushrooms into the mixture, stirring them in the skillet until they’re hot. Then, ladle the mushrooms over potatoes, steak, or any other savory dish! This side dish only takes about 5 minutes to make and serves up to 4 people. Sliced mushrooms work best for this recipe.

Top off your burger.

Swiss cheese and mushrooms can really complement your burger. Grill your burger patties over medium heat for around 12 minutes, cooking each side for 6 minutes. Then, sauté 2 cans of drained, sliced mushrooms with 2 US tbsp (30 mL) of soy sauce and 2 US tbsp (30 mL) of butter over medium heat, until the mushrooms look browned. Before taking it off the grill, top your juicy burger with a spoonful of the mushroom mixture, along with a slice of Swiss cheese. Once the cheese melts, serve your mushroom burger on a bun. Two cans of canned mushrooms will top about 6 burgers. Feel free to half the recipe if you aren’t cooking that much.

Add mushrooms to a refreshing salad.

Canned mushrooms are a nice addition to a refreshing bell pepper salad. Place 1 chopped green pepper, 1 chopped red pepper, and 1 chopped onion into a bowl. Then, add in 1 jar of pimentos, along with 2 cans of sliced mushrooms and 4 chopped celery stalks. Sprinkle the salad with salt and pepper, and drizzle ⁄2 to 1 c (120 to 240 mL) of Italian dressing over top. This salad serves about 7 people. If you only have whole mushrooms on hand, slice them up before tossing them into the salad. If you aren’t a fan of these ingredients, just sprinkle canned mushrooms over your favorite salad as a nice garnish.

Make your own cream of mushroom soup.

You can make a delicious homemade soup in about 10 minutes. Drain the extra liquid from 2 cans of chopped mushrooms into a separate measuring cup. Then, pour in some water until you have about 2 c (470 mL) of liquid. Next, sauté 1 small, chopped onion in a big saucepan over medium heat until it turns soft. Take the onions off the heat, and add in ¼ cup (24 g) of flour and 1 tsp (5.9 g) of salt. Stir in the mushroom liquid, along with 1 can of evaporated milk. Turn your stovetop to medium heat, and mix in the drained mushrooms; the soup is ready to eat once it starts boiling! This simple soup serves up to 4 people. This soup tastes great on its own.

Whip up a tasty mushroom onion rice.

This quick, scrumptious side is ready in about 35 minutes. Set your stovetop to around medium heat, and melt 2 US tbsp (30 mL) of in your saucepan. Mix in 1 cup (185 g) of long-grain rice, sauteeing the grains until they’re slightly browned. Pour in 1 can of condensed French onion soup, 2 c (470 mL) of water, and 1 can of drained mushrooms. Wait for the mixture to boil; then, turn down the heat, place the lid on your saucepan, and let the rice cook for 25 minutes. This recipe can feed up to 4 people. Any kind of canned mushroom works for this recipe.

Mix your mushrooms into an omelette.

Mushrooms and other veggies add a healthy, tasty twist to your breakfast. Saute ¼ of a chopped green bell pepper, ½ of a chopped tomato, and ½ of a can of sliced mushrooms. Stir-fry the veggies together until they’re soft, and transfer them to a plate. Then, prepare your omelet as usual, using the veggies as the filling.

Bake beef tips with canned mushrooms.

This hearty dish is easy and delicious. Set your oven to 400 °F (204 °C). Then, mix 1 can of cream of mushroom soup, 1 package of beef with onion soup mix, 1 can of drained mushrooms, and 1 c (240 mL) of water into a 13 by 9 in (33 by 23 cm) baking dish. Add 1 lb (0.45 kg) of cubed beef tips into the mixture, and bake the dish for 1 hour. While the tips cook, boil a package of egg noodles for 8-10 minutes. Ladle some beef tips and noodles onto your plate for a savory meal! This hearty dish serves up to 8 people. You can use any kind of canned mushroom for this dish—they don’t have to specifically be whole or sliced.

Mix the leftover canned liquid into your dish.

Canned mushroom liquid can add a savory flavor to your recipes. The canning fluid is perfectly safe to use—simply drain your mushrooms and set the liquid aside in a separate bowl. Then, mix a few spoonfuls of the liquid into your dish. The “liquid” is actually water, along with citric acid. You can add this liquid to just about any mushroom dish.