Buttery Crockpot Ranch Mushrooms
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4.8
Buttery Crockpot Ranch Mushrooms
Description
Fresh, whole button mushrooms are cleaned and placed in the bottom of a slow cooker. Melted butter is combined with a dry ranch dressing mix and poured over the mushrooms, ensuring they are evenly coated. The slow cooker is set to LOW and the mushrooms cook gently for about 3 hours until tender and infused with the buttery ranch flavor.
The result is mushrooms that have absorbed the creamy, herby seasoning, providing a rich, savory side dish with a smooth, slightly buttery mouthfeel. When ready, the mushrooms can be garnished with minced fresh parsley for color and a hint of fresh herb flavor.
This recipe can be doubled for larger groups by increasing mushrooms, butter, and ranch mix proportionally. The mushrooms maintain their texture well with gentle cooking in the slow cooker without needing constant attention.
Ingredients
- 1 lb button mushrooms fresh, whole
- 1/2 cup butter , melted
- 1 dry ranch dressing mix packet
- 1-2 Tbsp parsley minced (optional, for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Clean mushrooms thoroughly, then place in bottom of slow cooker.
- Whisk ranch dressing mix into melted butter, then pour over mushrooms. Stir to coat.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours. Check for desired tenderness, and cook a little longer if needed.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Double the recipe when serving more than 2-3 people, increasing mushrooms, butter, and ranch mix accordingly.
- Optional addition of extra virgin olive oil can enhance flavor when doubling the recipe.
- Cook on LOW for about 3 hours, checking for desired tenderness and adjusting time if needed.
- Garnish with fresh minced parsley before serving to add color and freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3-4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 303mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 480mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1050IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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