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These Saucy Buffalo Mushrooms are the best way to get your mushrooms in! Pan-fried mushrooms tossed in a simple garlicky buffalo sauce, then topped with vegan blue cheese crumbles and fresh parsley. All you need is 20 minutes to make this simple appetizer.

If you love our buffalo recipes, like this Buffalo Vegan Corn on the Cob with Ranch Dressing, Buffalo Cauliflower Wings, and Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip, you’re going to be obsessed with these Saucy Buffalo Mushrooms! It’s easily one of our new favorite oyster mushroom recipes, rivaling our Vegan Calamari appetizer for our top pick. 

Unlike our Vegan Mushroom Carnitas and Vegan Birria Tacos that are made with shredded oyster mushrooms, this mushrooms recipe features oyster mushrooms in their whole form.They’re so umami rich and hearty, you won’t believe the base of this recipe is vegan and just mushrooms! 

Ingredients You’ll Need 

• Mushrooms: This recipe is best with oyster mushrooms, morel mushrooms, or shiitake mushrooms. Feel free to use all of one type of mushroom, or a mix of all three!
• Buffalo hot sauce: Either Primal Kitchen Buffalo Sauce or Frank’s Red Hot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce are great here. Both are naturally dairy-free and vegan-friendly, but if you are looking for a version with a bit less heat, go with the Primal Kitchen. You can also opt for a homemade buffalo sauce, as desired.
• Garlic: Adds depth of flavor and aroma that enhances the entire dish.
• Vegan butter: Used to sauté the mushrooms and garlic and add additional savory richness to the final dish. If needed, olive oil or avocado oil can work in its place, but we’d recommend adding additional salt to taste to compensate for the flavor loss. 
• Vegan blue cheese: We prefer to sprinkle these buffalo mushrooms with vegan blue cheese crumbles, but if desired, a blue cheese dressing or vegan ranch dressing would also work great! 

For full measurement details, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this post. 

Equipment Needed

• Large skillet
• Spatula

How to Make Saucy Buffalo Mushrooms

1. Melt the butter. Heat a large skillet over medium heat on the stovetop. Once warm, add the vegan butter and allow it to melt.
2. Add mushrooms and garlic. Once the butter is melted, add the mushrooms and garlic and cook for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. 
3. Stir in the buffalo sauce. Lower the heat and stir in the buffalo sauce until the mushrooms are well coated. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. 
4. Add cheese. We like to sprinkle on vegan blue cheese crumbles or drizzle on a vegan ranch or blue cheese dressing.
5. Serve. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions, and serve immediately while warm. Enjoy!  

Storage Instructions

​This mushroom dish is best enjoyed immediately while warm, but leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat leftovers in a large skillet to warm and crisp up again! 

Freezing is not recommended. 

Quick Tips

• Clean the mushrooms without water. A common mistake when working with mushrooms is rinsing them under cool water to remove dirt and debris. This can water-log them and make the mushrooms slimy and soggy. Instead, wipe the mushrooms with slightly damp paper towels to remove any dirt.
• Avoid overcrowding the skillet. If the skillet is too full, the mushrooms will steam instead of crisp up around the edges. For best results, we recommend using a large 12″ skillet and keeping the mushrooms in a single layer for ample room. If you’d like to double the recipe, work in batches to avoid overcrowding. 
• Use a blend of mushrooms. A combination of large mushrooms and smaller mushrooms will add an array of textures and flavors, enhancing the flavor of the overall dish. 

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