What To Serve With Stuffed Mushrooms: 20 + Delicious Side Dishes to Mushrooms: Elevate Your Appetizer Game

If you’re looking for an appetizer that is both elegant and easy to make, stuffed mushrooms are a great choice. These bite-sized morsels are versatile and can be filled with various ingredients, from creamy cheese to savory sausage. But what to serve with stuffed mushrooms to create a well-rounded meal?

While stuffed mushrooms can be delicious on their own, pairing them with complementary flavors and textures can take your spread to the next level. In this article, we’ll explore ideas for what to serve with stuffed mushrooms to create a delicious and impressive appetizer, or dinner.

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What Meat Pairs Well With Stuffed Mushrooms

Mushrooms pair well with lots of meats. Since it’s a hearty vegetable with an earthy flavor, avoiding anything too delicate, like sole or shrimp, is best. Game meat is a perfect complement.

Here are some great meats that pair well with stuffed mushrooms.

Chicken
Fish
Beef
Veal
Pork
Bison
Pheasant
Venison

Preparation matters, too. Seared meats and breaded cutlets both work well. I wouldn’t choose pulled or poached meats as they are too flimsy.

What To Serve With Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

The most mature version of the white mushroom, Portobellos, is the biggest fungi in grocery stores. They also have the heartiest flavor. Here are some great side dishes for stuffed portobello mushrooms.

Hamburgers
Chicken Cutlets
French Fries
Roasted Potatoes
Fried Polenta
Mashed Potatoes
Garlic Bread
Sauteed Spinach
Spinach Salad
Roasted Broccoli
Grilled Bok Choy
Pasta
Fried Eggplant

What To Serve With Stuffed Garlic Mushrooms

Here are some great dishes to serve with Stuffed Garlic Mushrooms.

Pasta With Mascarpone and Kale
Arugula Salad
Pasta with Arugula and Chickpeas
Grilled Chicken
Mezze Platter
Rustic Crusty Bread

What Protein To Serve With Stuffed Mushrooms

Eating a balanced diet is essential, and part of that includes protein. This nutrient keeps you full longer and has many health benefits. Here are some excellent proteins to serve with stuffed mushrooms that go beyond the standard meat.

Chicken
Fish
Beef
Veal
Pork
Bison
Pheasant
Venison
Quinoa
Rice and beans
Impossible Meat

What to Serve With Stuffed Mushrooms As A Main Course or Meal

Stuffed mushrooms should not be relegated to the beginning of the meal. These hearty fungi easily make a wonderful dinner with the right sides. Here are some ideas to make stuffed mushrooms a main course.

Salads

Radicchio Salad
Butter Lettuce Salad
Caesar Salad
Kale Salad

Starches

Mashed Potatoes
French Fries
Fried Polenta
Quinoa
Wild Rice
Farro
Baked Potato
Garlic Bread

Vegetables

Roasted Broccoli
Asparagus
Roasted Cauliflower
Sauteed Spinach
Kale Chips

What Sauce Goes With Stuffed Mushrooms

If your mushrooms are a little dry, try these sauces to spruce it up!

Gravy
Brown Butter Sauce
Alfredo
Red Pepper Sauce
Marinara

What Appetizer Goes With Stuffed Mushrooms

Crudite with blue cheese dressing
Chicken wings
Spanikopita

What Wine Is Best With Stuffed Mushrooms?

Mushrooms pair well with both red and white wines. Since the vegetable’s flavor is earthy, a full-bodied wine holds up well and doesn’t get lost. We love Pinot Noir or oaky Chardonnays paired with mushrooms.

Our favorite Pinot Noir is Octopoda Pinot Noir 2020 from the Russian River Valley. It’s bold and slightly acidic but not sweet. It’s a great wine to serve stuffed mushrooms. The price is under $25 a bottle.

We love Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay 2018. It’s a bit pricey for a weeknight meal at $48 a bottle, but we’ve bought it on sale for much less. Look for tasting notes.

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