Description
Garlic Butter Baked Mushrooms are a simple and flavorful side dish featuring tender mushrooms roasted in a rich mixture of garlic, butter, olive oil, and fresh herbs. This easy recipe showcases the mushrooms’ earthy flavor enhanced by the brightness of fresh lemon juice and parsley, making it an ideal accompaniment to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms
- 1 pound brown button mushrooms, halved or quartered if large
Garlic
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
- 1/2 lemon, juice only
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 430°F (220°C) to prepare for roasting the mushrooms.
- Combine mushrooms and garlic: Place the halved or quartered mushrooms in a 7×11 baking dish. Add both the minced and thinly sliced garlic cloves along with the olive oil, then toss everything well to coat the mushrooms evenly.
- Season: Sprinkle salt and pepper over the mushrooms to taste, ensuring that the seasoning is distributed evenly.
- Add thyme and butter: Tuck the fresh thyme sprigs between the mushrooms in the baking dish and scatter diced butter over the top to add richness and aroma during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the buttery sauce is bubbly.
- Finish: Remove the thyme sprigs from the dish, then toss the baked mushrooms with freshly squeezed lemon juice and chopped parsley to add freshness and brightness before serving.
Notes
- Use brown button mushrooms for their hearty texture and flavor, but other varieties like cremini or white mushrooms can be substituted.
- Adjust garlic amounts according to your taste preference for a milder or stronger garlic flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil or plant-based margarine.
- Serve as a side dish with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or as a topping on toasted bread for a savory appetizer.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
