Description
Garlic Mushroom Toast is a savory and simple appetizer or light meal featuring sautéed cremini or button mushrooms with garlic and thyme, served over crispy toasted rustic bread. Enhanced with butter and olive oil for richness, and optionally topped with Parmesan or goat cheese, this European-inspired vegetarian dish offers a delicious combination of earthy flavors and satisfying textures.
Ingredients
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For the Garlic Mushroom Mixture
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Toast
- 4 slices crusty bread (such as sourdough or rustic country bread)
- Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese or crumbled goat cheese
- Optional: Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the fats: In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and unsalted butter together until melted and combined.
- Cook the mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes to let them brown nicely on one side.
- Continue cooking mushrooms: Stir the mushrooms, then cook for another 4 to 5 minutes until they attain a golden color and most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Add aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and thyme leaves, sautéing for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant but not burned.
- Season: Season the mushroom mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
- Toast the bread: While cooking the mushrooms, toast the bread slices until they are golden brown and crisp on the outside.
- Assemble and serve: Spoon the garlic mushroom mixture evenly over each toasted bread slice. Optionally, sprinkle with grated Parmesan, crumbled goat cheese, and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish works perfectly as an appetizer, a light lunch, or a side dish alongside your meal.
- For a heartier option, add a poached egg on top of each toast to make it more filling.
- Use crusty rustic bread or sourdough for best texture and flavor contrast.
- Fresh thyme offers a brighter flavor, but dried thyme works well in a pinch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European-Inspired
