Fried Morels

by Market Manager

Ingredients

Fresh Morel mushrooms
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 c. milk
1 c. cracker crumbs
1/2 c. fine corn flake crumbs
Vegetable oil for frying
Salt and pepper or your favorite seasoning

Try this recipe as a side dish. Season to taste – but don’t over season, you’ll want the delicate flavor of the morels to come through.

Directions

  1. Split morel mushrooms lengthwise.
  2. Rinse well in several changes of cold water, drain well.
  3. Heating oil to 370-375 degrees in deep fryer or deep pan.
  4. Beat eggs and milk together.
  5. Mix crumbs together.
  6. Dip morels into egg mixture, roll in crumbs.
  7. Fry 4-5 minutes, turning while cooking. When golden brown and floating, remove and put on paper towels to drain. Season and serve immediately!