Buttery Steakhouse Mushrooms
Buttery Steakhouse Mushrooms
Most mushroom side dishes are an afterthought. These aren’t.
A side that can carry a plate on its own, and a regular in our summer grilling recipes.
Buttery Steakhouse Mushrooms use Kinder’s Buttery Steakhouse Seasoning, a blend built around garlic, cracked black pepper, and a deep savory richness that ties the whole dish together. Pair it with a pound of cremini mushrooms, a screaming-hot pan, and about 35 minutes, and you get golden-brown edges, concentrated umami, and a result that holds its own next to any cut of steak.
The technique is the whole thing. Mushrooms hold a lot of moisture, and that moisture has to cook off before browning can happen. High heat is non-negotiable. Too low and the mushrooms steam in their own liquid, you get rubbery and pale instead of seared and golden. Don’t stir constantly. Let them sit, let the moisture release, and wait for color.
Once they’re browned, season with Kinder’s and cook another two to three minutes until the seasoning blooms and turns fragrant. Pull the pan off heat. Stir in fresh chives. Top with grated parmesan. Done.
This serves four and runs about 35 minutes total, active work is maybe 10 of those. It works as a steakhouse-style side alongside a ribeye, a pan-seared chicken thigh, or grilled salmon. It also works on its own, over pasta or tucked into a grain bowl where you want something with weight.
No Kinder’s Buttery Steakhouse? Combine garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and dried thyme. It won’t be identical, the Kinder’s has a depth you’ll miss, but the cook is the same.
Flavor First.
Buttery Steakhouse Mushrooms
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Clean mushrooms gently with a damp cloth or paper towel and trim off the stem ends.
- If mushrooms are large, cut them into halves or quarters for uniform cooking.
- Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add mushrooms to the hot oil and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and begin to brown.
- Season mushrooms generously with Kinder’s Buttery Steakhouse Seasoning, stirring to coat evenly.
- Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and the seasonings are fragrant.
- Remove from heat and stir in the finely chopped fresh chives.
- Transfer to a serving bowl or dish and top with grated parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition
Notes
- Dry, don’t wash — Rinse water is the enemy of a good sear. Wipe mushrooms with a damp cloth or paper towel. Wet mushrooms steam instead of brown.
- Don’t crowd the pan — If your skillet can’t hold the mushrooms in a near-single layer, cook in two batches. Crowding traps steam and kills the crust.
- Wait for the sizzle to quiet — When mushrooms first hit the pan they release liquid and hiss. When that dies down and the pan goes mostly dry, browning starts. Don’t season until you see color.
- Season after browning, not before — Adding Kinder’s too early pulls moisture and delays the crust. Season once the edges have color.
- Chives go in last — Add them off heat. They bruise and lose their color fast over direct flame.
- These pair directly with steak — ribeye, filet, skirt steak, anything with char. The Kinder’s Buttery Steakhouse profile bridges the gap between the mushrooms and whatever cut is next to them.
- They’re also strong over pasta. Toss with a little pasta cooking water and extra parmesan and you have a full weeknight meal without leaving the pan.
- On a board, they hold their own as the warm element. The umami hits differently against cold cured meats and hard cheeses — they anchor the spread.
- Cooked mushrooms keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat with a small splash of olive oil — they’ll tighten back up. Avoid the microwave if you can; it makes them rubbery.
- They don’t freeze well. The texture breaks down. Make a fresh batch when you need more.
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Let us know how it was!Frequently Asked Questions
What type of mushrooms work best for this recipe?
Cremini are the go-to, they hold up to high heat and have enough earthy flavor to stand out under the seasoning. Button mushrooms work too. For something more complex, mix in a handful of shiitake or oyster mushrooms.
Do I need Kinder’s Buttery Steakhouse Seasoning?
Here it does more than season. If you can’t find it, combine 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp dried thyme. The Kinder’s has a layered depth the DIY blend won’t fully replicate, but the cook is the same.
How do I keep mushrooms from getting rubbery?
High heat and a dry pan. Mushrooms release a lot of moisture as they cook, that liquid needs to evaporate before browning starts. Keep the heat at medium-high, don’t stir constantly, and don’t lower the temperature until you see color on the edges.
Can I add garlic?
Add two or three smashed cloves to the oil before the mushrooms go in. Pull them out after browning or leave them in, they’ll mellow and sweeten as the pan dries. Shallots and fresh thyme work the same way.
What protein does this pair with?
Ribeye and filet are the obvious calls. It’s also strong with pan-seared chicken thighs, grilled salmon, or skirt steak. The buttery, savory profile works anywhere you want something rich alongside a sear.
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