Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsEast Side Mario'sBalsamic Mushroom Alfredo Recipe

Balsamic Mushroom Alfredo Recipe

Inspired by East Side Mario's
Time1h
Serves4

Mushrooms sautéed with garlic and simmered with Alfredo sauce with a hint of balsamic. Topped with arugula and tangy balsamic glaze alongside a herb butter drizzled crispy seasoned chicken. Finish your meal with a mini oreo cheesecake.

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Ingredients

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Mushroom Alfredo

Crispy Seasoned Chicken

Mini Oreo Cheesecake

Method

Mushroom Alfredo

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mushrooms

    Clean the mushrooms and slice them into thin pieces.

  2. 2

    Sauté Garlic and Mushrooms

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the sliced mushrooms, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and browned.

  3. 3

    Add Alfredo Sauce

    Pour in the Alfredo sauce and balsamic vinegar. Stir well and let simmer for about 5 minutes until heated through.

  4. 4

    Finish with Arugula and Glaze

    Remove from heat and fold in the arugula. Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.

Crispy Seasoned Chicken

  1. 5

    Prepare the Chicken

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 6

    Season the Chicken

    In a bowl, mix melted butter, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken breasts with the mixture.

  3. 7

    Coat with Breadcrumbs

    Roll the coated chicken breasts in breadcrumbs until evenly covered.

  4. 8

    Bake the Chicken

    Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Mini Oreo Cheesecake

  1. 9

    Prepare the Crust

    Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter and press into the bottom of mini cheesecake cups.

  2. 10

    Make the Filling

    In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.

  3. 11

    Fold in Whipped Cream

    Gently fold in the whipped cream until well combined.

  4. 12

    Assemble and Chill

    Spoon the cheesecake filling over the crust in mini cups. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.

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