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. 

What Do You Think?

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