I’ve read that you can eat them. Th3y say tk s.ice and fry like a steak, or fry like portobello mushrooms- butter salt pepper. I don’t think there are any mushrooms that look similar but are poisonous, but I’m not sure so check out before trying.
I cooked some last year, praying for the flavor of a truffle but were actually yuck!
These look like they might be bland. Morels are the real deal…if you can find them.
They are yummy, just need butter, salt and pepper. Take a whole one and carefully peel off the skin, it comes off easy. Cut away and parts on the bottom that look like they have been chewed. Slice into thick steaks about 3/4 inch thick. Melt some butter in a skillet. Sautee on each side, turning a couple of times. They will shrink but you still want them moist inside. Salt pepper and enjoy. Great on a sandwich and I have frozen a few when I had so many. Cooked first. Great topped with some scrambled eggs.