why make this recipe
This recipe is quick, filling, and full of flavor. It uses simple pantry spices, mushrooms, fries, and eggs. You can make it any night when you want something warm and easy. If you like egg dishes, also check the simple Eggs Florentine for another idea.
introduction
Ultimate Egg Mushroom Sauce Fries pair crispy fries with a savory mushroom sauce and a runny fried egg. The mushrooms soak up garlic and smoked paprika. The egg adds creaminess when you break the yolk. This dish is great for a quick dinner or a hearty snack.
how to make Ultimate Egg Mushroom Sauce Fries
Follow clear steps to cook mushrooms, fries, and eggs. Keep heat medium and watch the mushrooms so they brown but do not burn. Cook fries as you like them — oven, air-fryer, or deep fry. Fry eggs last so they stay hot and the yolks stay runny.
Ingredients :
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- French fries
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
Directions :
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until they are golden brown.
- Sprinkle in the garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.
- Meanwhile, cook the French fries according to package instructions.
- In a separate pan, fry the eggs sunny-side up.
- Once the fries are cooked, plate them and top with the mushroom sauce and fried eggs.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
how to serve Ultimate Egg Mushroom Sauce Fries
Serve the fries hot on a plate or in a shallow bowl. Place mushroom sauce on top, then add the fried eggs. Break the yolks so they mix with the mushrooms and fries. For a heartier meal, serve with a side salad or consult this beef short ribs guide for a meaty side.
how to store Ultimate Egg Mushroom Sauce Fries
Store leftover mushroom sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep fries separate if you can; they get soggy in the fridge. Reheat mushrooms in a skillet over low heat. Reheat fries in an oven or air-fryer to keep them crisp. Eggs are best eaten fresh and do not store well with the fries.
tips to make Ultimate Egg Mushroom Sauce Fries
- Use medium heat to brown mushrooms without burning.
- Dry mushrooms well before cooking so they brown faster.
- Cook fries the way you prefer for best texture (oven or air-fryer keeps them crisp).
- Fry eggs last and keep them sunny-side up for runny yolks.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper before serving.
variation (if any)
- Add a splash of soy sauce or Worcestershire to the mushrooms for a deeper taste.
- Toss in chopped onions or garlic cloves while sautéing for more flavor.
- Use different spices like chili flakes for heat.
- Swap eggs for poached or soft-boiled eggs.
FAQs
Q: Can I use frozen mushrooms?
A: Yes. Thaw and drain them well, then pat dry before cooking to help them brown.
Q: Can I make this vegetarian or vegan?
A: For vegetarian, it already is (if fries are vegetarian). For vegan, skip the egg and use a tofu scramble or vegan egg substitute.
Q: How do I keep fries crisp when serving?
A: Reheat in an oven or air-fryer at high heat. Serve mushrooms on top but keep the sauce light so fries do not soak too fast.
Q: Can I prepare mushroom sauce ahead?
A: Yes. Make the mushroom sauce and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
Conclusion
Want another mushroom idea? Try this easy recipe for Stir Fry Mushroom Noodles with Garlic and Ginger for a different, tasty meal.
Ultimate Egg Mushroom Sauce Fries
Ingredients
Method
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until they are golden brown.
- Sprinkle in the garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.
- Meanwhile, cook the French fries according to package instructions.
- In a separate pan, fry the eggs sunny-side up.
- Once the fries are cooked, plate them and top with the mushroom sauce and fried eggs.