Description
Garlic Mushroom Toast is a savory and flavorful appetizer featuring sautéed garlic, shallots, and mushrooms on crispy toasted sourdough bread. Enhanced with fresh thyme, soy sauce, and optional Parmesan cheese, this dish offers a perfect balance of earthy, garlicky flavors, ideal for a light breakfast, snack, or appetizer.
Ingredients
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Mushroom Mixture
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 10 oz cremini or button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Toast and Garnish
- 4 slices rustic sourdough or country bread, toasted
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the fat: In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and unsalted butter together until melted and sizzling gently.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the minced garlic and finely chopped shallot to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
- Cook mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms and stir to coat. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and turn golden brown.
- Add seasonings: Stir in fresh thyme leaves and soy sauce, cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Season: Taste and season the mushroom mixture with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Toast bread: Toast the slices of sourdough or country bread until golden and crispy.
- Assemble: Spoon a generous amount of the garlic mushroom mixture over each toasted slice.
- Optional topping: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the mushrooms if using.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish each toast with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, omit the butter and Parmesan cheese.
- Add a fried or poached egg on top for a heartier meal.
- Try using a mix of mushrooms for more complex and varied flavors.
