Creamy Garlic Mushrooms on Toast
Ingredients
- 4 slicesbread (crusty or sourdough)
- 3 tablespoonunsalted butter
- 1 poundmushrooms (cremini, button, or oyster)
- 4 clovesgarlic
- ½ cupheavy cream
- 2 teaspoonfresh thyme
- ·salt
- ·black pepper
- ½lemon
Prep
- 01
Mince 4 cloves garlic.
- 02
Clean and slice 1 pound mushrooms into 1/4-inch thick pieces.
Method
- 01
Toast the bread slices until golden and crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- 02
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 03
Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they release their liquid and begin to brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- 04
Pour in the cream and stir in the thyme. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 05
Squeeze in a small squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
- 06
Spoon the creamy mushroom mixture over each piece of toast and serve immediately.
Spice Tips
For deeper warmth, add a pinch of smoked paprika or nutmeg to the cream sauce. A dash of hot sauce or cracked red pepper flakes brings gentle heat. Fresh tarragon or chives scattered on top add brightness.