• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • Work with Me
  • Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Appetizer
    • Dinners
    • Instant Pot
    • Slow Cooker
    • Salads
    • Side Dishes
    • Desserts
    • Grilling
    • Condiments and Spice Mixes
  • Shop
  • FAVORITES
  • Subscribe

Juggling Act Mama logo

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Game Day Menu
  • Holidays
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Quick Meals
  • Reader Favorites
  • DIY
  • Holidays
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • About
    • Recipes
    • Quick Meals
    • Reader Favorites
    • DIY
    • Holidays
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes

    Cowboy Mushrooms

    [published_or_updated] · by Angela Paris · 2 Comments[affiliate_disclosure]

    Pin
    Share
    This flavorful recipe combines earthy mushrooms with a buttery garlic and herb sauce that's perfect for serving with grilled meats - especially steak. It's great as an appetizer or part of a charcuterie board, too.
    Total Time 25 minutes minutes
    Jump to Recipe Add to Favorites Go to Collections

    Grab some white button mushrooms (or your other favorite mushrooms) and whip up a batch of delicious Cowboy Mushrooms! These mushrooms are sauteed in a rich garlic butter sauce with spices and herbs and are the perfect side dish for beef or chicken.

    Top down view of Garlic Butter Mushrooms in a skillet.
    Cowboy mushrooms are a delicious addition to any steak dinner.
    Jump to:
    • Ingredients
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage
    • Similar Recipes
    • Cowboy Mushrooms
    • 💬 Comments

    If you love tender mushrooms and bold garlic flavor, this cowboy mushroom recipe is for you! The combination of flavors

    This quick recipe can be made on the stovetop in about 25 minutes. You don't even need to cut the mushrooms—once they're cleaned, you're ready to cook.

    Ingredients

    Here's what you'll need to make this easy recipe.

    • Mushrooms: I like using white button mushrooms because they're inexpensive, mild, and absorb flavors well. Be sure to gently clean your mushrooms with a damp paper towel before using. Look for mushrooms without brown spots that appear firm and smooth. Portobello, shiitake, or cremini mushrooms are also delicious in this recipe.
    • Cowboy Butter: This garlic butter makes the mushrooms incredibly flavorful. You can also just melt unsalted butter in the skillet, add the other ingredients for the butter and the mushrooms, and cook as directed.
    • Ground Mustard: A little bit tangy, ground mustard adds a bit of earthiness to the dish. If you really enjoy Dijon mustard, you can add one tablespoon to the mushrooms while they're cooking.
    • Worcestershire Sauce: Adds a little acidity, umami, and also sweetness which complements the mushrooms.
    • Paprika: This adds a bit of complexity to the flavors and perfectly complements the other ingredients. For a smokier flavor, use smoked paprika.
    • Lemon Zest: The brightness of the lemon zest cuts through the earthiness of the mushrooms with a little zing and makes the dish pop. Add this just before serving for best results.
    • Salt and Pepper: I use kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to enhance all the ingredients. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little extra heat to taste.

    Optional: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or fresh chives for a bright flavor and pretty color.

    Please scroll down to the teal recipe card below for the full recipe card with amounts and step-by-step instructions.

    How to Make Cowboy Mushrooms with garlic butter and seasonings in a skillet.

    Serving Suggestions

    These mushrooms are delicious on a charcuterie board or by themselves as an appetizer. However, my favorite way to serve them is with a grilled steak. Here are some other ways to enjoy your buttery garlic mushrooms:

    • Grilled Chicken
    • Omelets
    • Broiled NY Strip
    • Pasta or Risotto
    • Baked Potatoes
    • Salmon
    • Wild Rice
    • Steak Tips or Steak Bites
    Recipe: Close up of Cowboy Mushrooms in a bowl.
    Golden brown sauteed mushrooms with flavorful compound butter make a delicious side dish.

    Storage

    To Store: Leftover Cowboy Mushrooms should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    (These are my favorite airtight containers.)

    To Reheat: Microwave individual portions in 30 second intervals until heated throughout.

    Similar Recipes

    If you like our cowboy butter, you must also try our cowboy butter dipping sauce—it's so good!

    I know you'll also enjoy these delicious side dish recipes:

    • green bean casserole
    • mashed sweet potatoes
    • honey glazed carrots
    • garlic butter cauliflower bites
    • cowboy corn casserole
    • cinnamon butternut squash
    • red skin mashed potatoes
    • Kid Friendly Vegetable Side Dish Recipes collage image with text overlay.
    • Collage image of Best Side Dishes for Chicken Casseroles with text overlay.
    • Pulled Pork Side Dish collage with text overlay.
    • Roasted Cowboy Butter Cauliflower Bites on a baking sheet.

    Not ready to make this Cowboy Mushrooms recipe yet?

    You're going to want to add this side dish recipe to your meal plan! When you do make it, please come back and comment and leave me a 5-star rating below! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Top down view of Garlic Butter Mushrooms in a skillet.

    Cowboy Mushrooms

    This flavorful recipe combines earthy mushrooms with a buttery garlic and herb sauce that's perfect for serving with grilled meats - especially steak. It's great as an appetizer or part of a charcuterie board, too.
    Add to Your Recipe BoxGo to Collections
    No ratings yet
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Cowboy Mushrooms
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Author: Ang Paris

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Cowboy Butter
    • 2 pounds white buttom mushrooms cleaned
    • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • 1 tablespoon Worceshire sauce
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (optional)
    Get Recipe Ingredients

    Instructions

    • Melt the cowboy butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
      1 cup Cowboy Butter
    • Add the mushrooms and seasonings. Stir to combine.
      ½ teaspoon dry mustard, ¼ teaspoon paprika, 1 tablespoon Worceshire sauce, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, 2 pounds white buttom mushrooms
    • Cook for 18-22 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are golden in color and tender.
    • Garnish with lemon zest (and parsley, if desired) and serve hot.
      1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley

    Equipment

    • cast iron skillet

    Notes

    Get the cowboy butter recipe here.
    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
    Tried this recipe? Pin It for Later!Mention @jugglingactmama or tag #jugglingactmama!
    Pin
    Share
    « Cherry Pie Filling Bars
    Chili Side Dishes to Wow a Crowd »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Bethany says

      December 15, 2024 at 4:42 pm

      are you going to say that you got this recipe from that homestead page or just claim it as your own

      Reply
      • Angela Paris says

        December 17, 2024 at 1:09 pm

        I love Amanda (I Am Homesteader)! She's absolutely amazing and I'm so glad that you love her too. While our recipes are certainly similar since they are both cowboy mushrooms made with cowboy butter, we definitely have our own unique twists. You'll have to try them both! You can never have too many great recipes. 🙂

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Welcome! I'm Ang'e - the Juggling Act Mama! I love sharing quick and easy recipes, creative DIY projects, and fun family travel with you. Like many of you, I am a multi-tasking mama juggling priorities which is why here I offer solutions to tame your hectic lifestyle.

    More about me →

    Delicious Smoothie Recipes Story

    POPULAR POSTS

    • Homemade Cowboy Butter in a small yellow dish with a butter knife.
      Cowboy Butter
    • Top down view of teriyaki chicken wings.
      Honey Teriyaki Chicken Wings
    • Sheet Pan Pancakes with Pancake Mix: stack of pancakes with strawberries and blueberries.
      Sheet Pan Pancakes with Pancake Mix
    • Cheesy John Wayne Casserole on a plate with a fork.
      John Wayne Casserole

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Republication Policy

    Follow Us

    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • TikTok

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Work with me
    • Copyright Notice
    • Trademarks

    Juggling Act Mama is more than just recipes—it's a trusted resource for busy families looking to make mealtime simple, stress-free, and delicious. Whether it’s a 30-minute dinner, a slow cooker shortcut, or a budget-stretching batch-cook plan, we’re here to help you juggle less and savor more.

    READER FAVORITES

    • Close up square image of Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake in a bowl with a fork.
    • Close up of cowboy spice rub on a small wooden spoon.
    • Close up of Puff Pastry with Chicken on a plate.
    • Pool Pallet Storage with towels, pool noodles, etc.
    • Party Cotton Candy Mocktails surrounded by confetti.
    • Hand holding a ppot with a plant and adding soil.
    • A tall cedar planter box on porch with boxwood.
    • Close up of mashed sweet potatoes.
    • Two glasses of Tropical Storm Punch with straws and drink umbrellas.
    • Summer Beach Tote Hack: bucket with a handle full of summer essentials like sunscreen and bug spray.
    • Close up of Mermaid Drink Lemon Drop cocktail.
    AS SEEN ON

    Copyright © 2011-2025 Juggling Act Mama

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required