Fried Sliced Mushrooms with Ranch
**Ingredients:
*For the Fried Mushrooms:
- 1 lb button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornmeal
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp powdered garlic
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¾ tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 5/16 cup milk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
*For the Ranch Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp parsley
**Directions:
1. Make Ranch Dressing: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, onion powder, and parsley. Refrigerate until serving.
2. Prepare Coating: In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Dip Mushrooms: In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk. Dip mushroom slices into the egg mixture, then coat in the flour mixture.
4. Fry: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry mushrooms in batches for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
5. Serve: Enjoy hot with homemade ranch dressing.
**Servings: 4
**Calories per serving: ~300-350 (varies based on oil absorption and ranch amount)