Name: Garlic Mushroom Toast Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: European-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 cups sliced mushrooms (cremini, button, or a mix); 2 cloves garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary (optional); Salt and black pepper to taste; 4 slices crusty bread (sourdough or rustic bread); 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan or crumbled goat cheese (optional); Chopped parsley for garnish

Description

Garlic Mushroom Toast is a simple yet flavorful European-inspired appetizer featuring sautéed garlic mushrooms served on crispy crusty bread. This vegetarian recipe is perfect for a light lunch, snack, or side with soups and salads, delivering a savory and aromatic experience with fresh herbs and optional cheese toppings.

Ingredients

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For the Garlic Mushrooms

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups sliced mushrooms (cremini, button, or a mix)
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Toast

4 slices crusty bread (sourdough or rustic bread)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan or crumbled goat cheese (optional)
Chopped parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Heat the fat: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and butter until melted, creating a flavorful base for the mushrooms.
Sauté the mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally until they turn golden brown and become tender.
Add garlic and herbs: Stir in the minced garlic and fresh thyme or rosemary if using, cooking for an additional 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
Toast the bread: While the mushrooms cook, toast the bread slices until golden and crisp using a toaster, broiler, or skillet to provide a crunchy base.
Assemble the toasts: Spoon the garlic mushrooms evenly over each toasted bread slice. Optionally, sprinkle grated Parmesan or crumbled goat cheese on top for extra richness.
Garnish and serve: Finish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and serve the garlic mushroom toasts warm, enjoying them immediately for best flavor.

Notes

For a creamy version, spread a layer of ricotta or cream cheese on the toast before adding the mushrooms.
This dish works well as an appetizer, a light lunch, or paired as a side with soups and salads.
Choose a crusty bread like sourdough or rustic bread for the best texture contrast.
Use a mix of mushrooms for more complex flavor.