Garlic Butter Baked Mushrooms Recipe
Garlic Butter Baked Mushrooms are typically associated with European cuisine, particularly influenced by French and Mediterranean cooking styles. The use of garlic, butter, and fresh herbs like thyme aligns with classic French culinary traditions, while the simplicity and emphasis on natural flavors are also common in Mediterranean dishes.
Ingredients
- 500 g about 1 lb button or cremini mushrooms, cleaned and stems trimmed
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese optional
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line the tray with parchment paper before you put any ingredients in it.
- Prepare the mushrooms: Place the cleaned mushrooms in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the garlic butter sauce: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss the mushrooms: Pour the garlic butter sauce over the mushrooms. Toss until all the mushrooms are evenly coated.
- Arrange on the tray: Spread the mushrooms in a single layer on the prepared baking dish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the mushrooms are tender and golden.
- Optional topping: In the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle parmesan cheese over the mushrooms for a cheesy finish.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.