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Simple Russian Baked Mushrooms

Simple Russian Baked Mushrooms features tender button mushrooms and sweet onions cloaked in creamy sour cream, then finished with a bubbling layer of Gouda. It’s rich, earthy, and comforting, perfect as a vegetarian main with bread or a cozy side dish for dinner. Serve it hot when you want something warm and satisfying without fuss.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Simple Russian Baked Mushrooms
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat; increase the heat to high and add mushrooms. Cook, stirring, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Do not cook so long that they start releasing a lot of liquid.

  3. 3

    Add sour cream, mix well, and transfer the mixture to a casserole dish.

  4. 4

    Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a second skillet over medium heat and cook the onion until soft and translucent, 4 to 6 minutes.

  5. 5

    Distribute the onions over the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Gouda cheese.

  6. 6

    Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese has melted and is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.