Garlic Mushrooms on Toast (Printable Version)

Sautéed mushrooms with garlic and herbs served on buttery toasted sourdough for a quick elegant dish.

# What You Need:

→ Mushrooms

01 - 9 oz cremini or button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced

→ Aromatics & Herbs

02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 1 tbsp olive oil
04 - 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
05 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
06 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves or 0.5 tsp dried thyme

→ Seasoning

07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Toast

09 - 2 large slices sourdough or rustic bread
10 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter for spreading

→ Optional

11 - 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 0.5 tsp lemon juice

# How to Make It:

01 - Warm 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
02 - Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden brown.
03 - Incorporate minced garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Stir in chopped parsley and optional lemon juice; adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - Toast bread slices until crisp and golden; while hot, spread with 1 tablespoon unsalted butter.
06 - Spoon garlic mushroom mixture evenly over toasted bread slices.
07 - Top with extra parsley and, if desired, grated Parmesan cheese; serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like restaurant food but takes less time than deciding what to order.
  • The buttery, garlicky mushrooms soak into the toast in the best possible way.
  • You probably already have everything you need sitting in your kitchen right now.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the mushrooms in the pan or they'll steam and turn rubbery instead of caramelizing.
  • Add the garlic after the mushrooms are golden, not before, or it will burn and turn bitter.
  • Use bread thick enough to support the topping without collapsing into a soggy mess.
03 -
  • Let the mushrooms brown undisturbed for the first few minutes to develop deep, caramelized flavor.
  • Always butter the toast while it's still hot so the butter melts into the bread instead of sitting on top.
  • Taste the mushrooms before plating and add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to make them sing.

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