Freezing Mushrooms

Inside: Ever wondered how to freeze mushrooms? Learn the easy tips for freezing mushrooms. Freezing mushrooms doesn't take much time and tastes better than canned.

Did you ever wonder can you freeze mushrooms? Freezing mushrooms is easy to do and doesn't take much time. I like to freeze mushrooms and then I can just grab a few to throw in a dish.

I had a small bin full of mushrooms that had been in the fridge too long. Once they get slimy they are done for.

So, I cut them up and froze them. Check out these easy tips on how to freeze mushrooms.

How To Freeze Mushrooms

Freezing mushrooms is easy. Start by washing them off. I just put them in a colander and run water over them. You may need to scrub at them a bit.

Then start slicing them to the size that your family likes. I do big slices because my son likes to pick them out. When we serve them in a soup I can make sure I serve him less.

After you have them all cut up you will want to blanch them. This will make sure that they aren't mushy when you go to cook with them. Fill a pot halfway with water and bring it to a boil. Then, put in your mushrooms.

Let them boil for about 1-2 minutes depending on the size of the mushrooms. Then quickly move them to a bowl with ice water. This stops the cooking process so the mushrooms don't overcook.

Once the mushrooms have cooled you can place them on a cookie sheet. You can either use wax paper or a silpat mat. Place them in the freezer for about 30-60 minutes.

Once they are frozen you can then place them in a freezer safe container. They will last 6-8 months in the freezer. I love this easy way of freezing mushrooms.

It is so convenient to grab out a small handful of frozen mushrooms to put in a soup or a dish. Plus, I can pick up mushrooms when they are on sale to have all year-long. What do you do with your mushrooms?

Want to see some other foods you can freeze? Check out a few of my favorite foods you can freeze.

Freezing Mushrooms

1 Container of Mushrooms
Water
Freezer Safe Container

Start by thoroughly washing your mushrooms. Then slice your mushrooms. After you have them all cut up you will want to blanch them. This will make sure that they aren't mushy when you go to cook with them. Fill a pot halfway with water and bring it to a boil. Then, add your mushrooms.

Let them boil for about 1-2 minutes depending on the size of the mushrooms. Then quickly move them to a bowl with ice water. This stops the cooking process so the mushrooms don't overcook.

Once the mushrooms have cooled you can place them on a cookie sheet. You can either use wax paper or a silpat mat. Place them in the freezer for about 30-60 minutes. Once they are frozen you can then place them in a freezer safe container. They will last 6-8 months in the freezer.