Roasted Mushrooms with Garlic & Thyme Recipe
Delicious roasted mushrooms with a flavorful garlic, thyme, and lemon butter topping, finished with a crunchy breadcrumb crust. This easy-to-make side dish features perfectly sautéed mushrooms baked to golden perfection, perfect for enhancing any meal with aromatic herbs and a savory bite.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Mushrooms and Oil
- 16 even-sized open cup mushrooms, stalks cut level
- 3 tbsp olive or vegetable oil
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped very finely
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1½ tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Topping
- 5 tbsp fresh breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare it for baking the mushrooms later.
- Lightly Fry Mushrooms: Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat and fry the mushrooms cap-side down for 2-3 minutes to lightly sear and enhance flavor.
- Arrange Mushrooms: Place the mushrooms stalk-side up in a 9×13-inch rectangular ovenproof dish.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the softened butter with finely chopped garlic, fresh thyme, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Top Mushrooms: Spoon a small amount of the prepared garlic butter onto each mushroom, then gently press fresh breadcrumbs on top to create a crunchy topping.
- Bake: Bake the mushrooms in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden and the mushrooms are cooked through.
- Serve or Store: Serve immediately while hot, or refrigerate to bake later.
Notes
- Use even-sized mushrooms for uniform cooking.
- Softened butter helps to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Fresh thyme works best, but dried can be substituted in a pinch.
- Breadcrumbs add a nice texture contrast but can be omitted for a low-carb option.
- Can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving.
