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15 Best Cream of Mushroom Recipes That Make the Most Out of Your Pantry

Crack open a can for dinner tonight!

Headshot of AnnMarie MattilaBy AnnMarie Mattila
cream of mushroom recipes
Hector Sanchez

After feeding a ranch full of kids and cowboys for years, no one knows cooking shortcuts better than Ree Drummond. "I swear, gone are the days when I can spend two or three hours making dinner," she once pined. Knowing how to doctor up a cake mix or popping open several cans of beans to get food on the table faster is something she has relied on over the years when life gets hectic. And ranch or no ranch, we can all relate to having a busy life, right?

Perhaps one of the best not-so-secret kitchen hacks of them all is a can of condensed cream of mushroom soup. Go ahead, look in your pantry―we bet you have at least one. Great, crack it open, because we're about to put dinner on the table lickety-split! You'll find that so many classic casseroles, easy slow cooker meals, and 30-minute meals are secretly cream of mushroom recipes. And if you can't think of one off the top of your head, don't worry! We've found the best of them right here for you, beginning with the only casserole Ladd Drummond loves.

It's also worth noting that a can of cream of mushroom can be your secret weapon when the holidays roll around, so keep this list handy. You can cut your prep time down significantly when making classics like green bean casserole for Thanksgiving, so make sure you stock up and save your patience for something else! You'll be glad to always have a can on hand whenever you need something delicious on the table.

1

Chicken Spaghetti

cream of mushroom chicken spaghetti recipe
Hector Sanchez

This classic casserole is the only one Ree makes that Ladd will eat! Her secret is to dice up everything small and add a healthy dose of Lawry's Seasoned Salt.

Get Ree's Chicken Spaghetti recipe.

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2

Cowboy Casserole

cream of mushroom cowboy casserole recipe
Hector Sanchez

Looking for some comfort food? This is it! For starters, it's got bacon, tater tots, and lots of cheese. Plus, it bakes up in 30 minutes, so you can have it any weeknight that you're feeling in need of some warm deliciousness.

Get the Cowboy Casserole recipe.

3

Creamy Mushroom Soup

cream of mushroom soup recipe
Ree Drummond

Okay, so this isn't a recipe that uses a can of cream of mushroom. But since the condensed version is meant to make actual mushroom soup, it feels necessary to share a really, really good one like Ree's in case you want to make it from scratch.

Get Ree's Creamy Mushroom Soup recipe.

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4

Homemade Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup

cream of mushroom condensed soup recipe
Erica Kastner

Have a recipe that calls for a can and you don't have one? Guess what? You can make your own condensed cream of mushroom soup and use it just like you would with the store bought kind! You can easily find all the ingredients, too.

Get the Homemade Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup recipe.

5

Green Bean Casserole

cream of mushroom green bean casserole recipe
Dinner Then Dessert

Five minutes of prep = a lifetime of memories. Thanksgiving just isn't complete without this classic casserole. We bet you have cream of mushroom soup in your pantry just for this recipe alone!

Get the Green Bean Casserole recipe at Dinner Then Dessert.

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6

Tuna Casserole

cream of mushroom tuna casserole recipe
Preppy Kitchen

Another classic recipe that's always a staple is tuna casserole. It's so friendly to the budget and the pantry and of course to the family, as well. Who wants a scoop of nostalgia for dinner tonight? We do!

Get the Tuna Casserole recipe at Preppy Kitchen.

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7

Chicken Fricassee

cream of mushroom chicken fricassee recipe
Mom on Timeout

Using a can of cream of mushroom is the ultimate kitchen hack to make this classic French dish so much faster and easier.

Get the Chicken Fricassee recipe at Mom on Timeout.

8

Slow Cooker Meatball Stroganoff

cream of mushroom meatball stroganoff recipe
Divas Can Cook

Talk about easy! If you use canned soup and frozen meatballs, this takes mere minutes to assemble. The result is creamy and comforting without a ton of effort.

Get the Slow Cooker Meatball Stroganoff recipe at Divas Can Cook.

9

Mom’s Pot Roast

cream of mushroom pot roast recipe
Foodie Crush

Mom really does know best on this one: It only takes two ingredients for the creamy gravy. (Yes, cream of mushroom is one of them!) It can also be made in the oven, slow cooker, or Instant Pot.

Get the Mom's Pot Roast recipe at Foodie Crush.

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10

Chicken Tetrazzini

cream of mushroom chicken tetrazzini recipe
Amanda's Cookin'

This is a great weeknight meal if you have leftover chicken. Just shred it up and put it in a creamy casserole. Even better: Try it with turkey if you have Thanksgiving leftovers.

Get the Chicken Tetrazzini recipe at Amanda's Cookin'.

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11

Crockpot Salisbury Steak

cream of mushroom crockpot salisbury steak recipes
The Salty Marshmallow

Ground beef patties get the low and slow treatment in the slow cooker with mushrooms and, of course, their creamy condensed cousin. Serve over mashed potatoes for the ultimate warm dinner.

Get the Crockpot Salisbury Steak recipe at The Salty Marshmallow.

12

Instant Pot Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole

cream of mushroom cheesy hamburger rice casserole recipe
Simple Happy Foodie

If you've only got 30 minutes to get dinner on the table, then this cheesy delight is the recipe for you. It's so easy that you don't even have to mix everything together. Just layer it and press "cook."

Get the Instant Pot Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole at Simply Happy Foodie.

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13

Southern Cheesy Squash Casserole

cream of mushroom southern cheesy squash casserole recipe
Grilled Cheese Social

This recipe had us at "cheesy" but then it just got better, because there's a crispy crust on top made of Ritz crackers! It calls for yellow squash, but you could easily substitute with zucchini instead.

Get the Southern Cheesy Squash Casserole recipe at Grilled Cheese Social.

14

Broccoli Chicken Cheddar Bake

cream of mushroom broccoli chicken cheddar bake recipe
Seasoned To Taste

Making a family friendly meal doesn't have to be hard. This one takes ingredients you probably always have on hand (broccoli, chicken breast, cheese) and turns it into a scrumptious meal everyone will enjoy.

Get the Broccoli Chicken Cheddar Bake recipe at Seasoned to Taste.

15

Scalloped Potatoes with Ham and Cheese

cream of mushroom scalloped potatoes recipe
Julie's Eats and Treats

Delicious side dish for the win! You could also eat this as a main dish, but we picture a delicious roast of any kind in the oven while this bubbles along next to it.

Get the Scalloped Potatoes with Ham and Cheese at Julie's Eats & Treats.

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