Fried Morel Mushrooms

Morel mushrooms are a treat of nature, they are only available from the wild and they are prized for their honeycomb texture and rich, earthy flavor. In this recipe morels are lightly breaded and fried to golden perfection They are best prepared simply in recipes that really show them off, and this is a great one!

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

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ¾ cup milk
• salt and black pepper to taste
• ½ cup oil for frying
• 1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, finely crushed
• 1 pound morel mushrooms

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Clean the mushrooms carefully with a damp paper towel or a soft mushroom brush. Cut large mushrooms in half.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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