Fried Morel Mushrooms

Learn how to cook morel mushrooms with this easy recipe that fries fresh wild morels in a crispy coating for a prized earthy treat of nature.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 255 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, finely crushed
• 1 pound morel mushrooms
• 0.75 cup milk
• 0.5 cup oil for frying

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cut any large morels in half. Place morels in a large bowl; cover with cold, lightly salted water. Refrigerate mushrooms for about 5 minutes to loosen any dirt; pour off salted water, rinse, and repeat twice more. Crevices of the mushrooms may harbor tiny stones or even insects. Thoroughly rinse mushrooms a final time and allow to drain on paper towels.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. While oil is heating, beat eggs and milk in a shallow bowl. Coat morels in egg mixture, then toss in cracker crumbs. Carefully place coated morels in heated oil; cook until they are golden brown on the bottom, then flip them over to brown the other side. The mushrooms will cook quickly.

Step 3

When mushrooms are evenly browned, remove them from the pan to drain on a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper to taste.