Cheesy Mushroom ToaGolden toasted bread topped with garlicky sautéed mushrooms and melted cheese — savory, satisfying, and ready in minutes!
🛠️ Equipment Needed:
- Skillet
- Spatula or spoon
- Knife and cutting board
- Toaster or oven
- Cheese grater (if using block cheese)
📝 Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 2 cups mushrooms (button, cremini, or mixed), sliced
- 1–2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2–3 slices of good bread (sourdough, rustic, whole grain)
- ½–1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, gruyère, or cheddar)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh thyme or parsley, red pepper flakes, truffle oil
🍴 Ingredient Notes:
- Mushrooms: Don’t overcrowd the pan — they need space to brown.
- Cheese: Gruyère adds nutty depth, cheddar gives sharpness, mozzarella melts beautifully.
- Bread: Thick slices hold up best. Toast lightly before topping if using soft bread.
⏱️ Time:
- Prep: 5 minutes
- Cook: 10 minutes
- Total: ~15 minutes
- Serves: 2
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Sauté Mushrooms
Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and moisture evaporates. Add garlic in the last 30–60 seconds. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Toast Bread
Toast bread slices to your liking (light or crisp). For extra richness, drizzle with olive oil or spread a bit of butter.
3. Assemble
Spoon hot mushrooms onto toasted bread. Sprinkle generously with cheese.
4. Melt the Cheese
Option 1: Place under a broiler for 1–2 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
Option 2: Cover skillet briefly to melt the cheese with residual heat (if not broiling).
5. Finish & Serve
Top with chopped herbs, a drizzle of truffle oil, or chili flakes if desired. Serve warm.
🍽️ Nutrition (Per Serving, approx.):
- Calories: ~300
- Protein: ~12g
- Carbs: ~25g
- Fat: ~18g
- Fiber: ~3g
- Net Carbs: ~22g
💡 Tips:
- Add a fried or poached egg for a full meal.
- Deglaze mushrooms with a splash of white wine or balsamic vinegar.
- Want it creamier? Stir in a tablespoon of cream cheese before topping the toast.
🔄 Variations:
Meaty: Add crispy bacon, pancetta, or sausage crumbles to the mushroom mix.st
Garlic Cheese Toast Base: Rub toast with garlic and melt cheese before topping with mushrooms.
Vegan: Use vegan butter and shredded plant-based cheese.
