Creamy Garlic Mushrooms Recipe

By Becky Hardin

Updated Aug 20, 2026

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These creamy garlic mushrooms are super simple to make, and I can usually get them on the table in about 20 minutes. I find they make for a great holiday appetizer or side dish that’s full of flavor. I simmer whole mushrooms in butter and garlic, then add a splash of cream, grated Parmesan, and a sprinkle of parsley, and they are done. Creamy and garlicky, this classic dish is always a hit.

Glorious Garlic Mushrooms

Is it even the festive season without creamy garlic mushrooms?! They are always on my menu during the holidays, and they’re always a favorite. This is my go-to recipe each year as it’s so simple and so delicious.

I simmer whole button mushrooms in butter, throw in fresh garlic, cream, grated Parmesan, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. The mushrooms turn out tender, juicy, and full of flavor. It doesn’t get any easier than this. They make an ideal side dish for a busy weeknight, elevating any run-of-the-mill meal to a restaurant-quality feast. But since they are so easy to prepare and everyone loves them, I can never resist adding them to my holiday table. This recipe makes enough for my family of four, but I’ll double or triple the recipe if I am entertaining.

Tips For Beginners

• White button mushrooms are the best. I prefer using white button mushrooms; they are tender, juicy, and easy to find. I keep them whole, so they soak up all the flavor.
• For a wine-free dish. If you don’t want to use white wine in the sauce, you can use vegetable or chicken broth – I suggest you use a low-sodium variety, as the butter is salted and the Parmesan cheese also adds saltiness.
• Pat dry after washing. Give the mushrooms a quick rinse and pat dry before adding them to the pan so they don’t get soggy. Wet mushrooms will also dilute the flavor of the creamy sauce.

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Creamy Garlic Mushrooms Recipe

Difficulty: Easy

4.78 from 22 votes

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 15 minutes mins

Total: 20 minutes mins

Servings: 4 people

Author: Becky Hardin

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These creamy garlic mushrooms are so easy to make and are on the table in 20 minutes. They make for a great holiday appetizer or side dish that's full of flavor. Creamy and garlicky, this classic dish is always a hit.

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 5 tbsp butter salted
• ▢ 1 lb. white mushrooms button mushrooms
• ▢ salt and pepper to taste
• ▢ 2 tbsp white wine or chicken broth
• ▢ 2 tsp garlic minced
• ▢ 2 tbsp parsley chopped
• ▢ 2 tbsp heavy cream
• ▢ 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated

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Instructions 

• Heat butter in a large skillet set over medium-high heat.
  5 tbsp butter
• Add mushrooms and stir to coat in the butter. Cook on medium-high for 2-3 minutes, stirring often. While cooking, season with salt and pepper to taste (a little salt goes a long way since we are using salted butter and adding parm later).
  1 lb. white mushrooms, salt and pepper
• Once browned and slightly seared, add the white wine and stir to coat. Add the garlic and parsley and continue stirring/tossing as you cook.
  2 tbsp white wine, 2 tsp garlic, 2 tbsp parsley
• Cook for 1-2 minutes, until garlic is fragrant.
• Pour in the heavy cream and add in the grated Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 2-4 minutes, or until sauce is reduced a bit. Taste the sauce and add more salt/pepper if needed.
  2 tbsp heavy cream, 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese
• Serve and enjoy!

Becky’s Tips

• White button mushrooms are tender, juicy, and easy to find and work well in this dish. 
• Use low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth for a wine-free dish. 
• After washing, dry the mushrooms so they don’t get soggy.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Serving: 4oz.Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 725mgPotassium: 397mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 727IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Make Creamy Garlic Mushrooms Step by Step

Heat the butter: Heat 5 tbsp of butter in a large skillet set over medium-high heat.

Brown the mushrooms: Add 1 lb. of mushrooms and stir to coat them in the butter. Cook on medium-high for 2-3 minutes, stirring often. Season with salt and pepper to taste, being mindful that the butter is salted and you’ll be adding Parmesan cheese.

Add the wine: Once the mushrooms have browned and are slightly seared, add 2 tbsp of white wine and stir to coat. Add 2 tsp garlic and 2 tbsp parsley and continue stirring/tossing as you cook, cooking until the garlic is fragrant. This usually takes me 1-2 minutes.

Add the cream and cheese: Pour in 2 tbsp of heavy cream and 1 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Bring it all to a boil and let it simmer for 2-4 minutes or until the sauce reduces a bit. Give it a taste test and add more salt and pepper if needed.

Serve: Serve the mushrooms and enjoy!

How to Store

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Make Ahead

These creamy garlic mushrooms are best served straight away, straight out of the pan. If you are planning to serve them as part of a larger meal, I would suggest cooking them at the last minute. If your timing doesn’t work out, you can make them ahead and transfer them to an oven-proof dish and keep them in a warm oven until ready to serve.

Reheat

Reheat the mushrooms over the stove or in the microwave.

Serving Suggestions

These mushrooms are so versatile and are much more than a side dish; I like to serve them on toast for a tasty breakfast or brunch, or I’ll serve them as an appetizer with a crispy baguette to soak up all the juices. I find the mushrooms also go well with homemade Alfredo sauce and served over pasta. As a side, they are delicious alongside this juicy Denver steak or a simple fried chicken breast. This recipe comes together perfectly as a side dish for my family of four.

More Mushrooms Recipes To Try

• These Sauteed Mushrooms are earthy, buttery and simple to pull together.
• Roasted Mushrooms turn out tender and flavorful and pair well with my favorite mains.
• For these Burgundy Mushrooms, I slow-cook the mushrooms in red wine for a deep, savory flavor ideal for pairing with holiday favorites.

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