Creamy Mushroom Toast Recipe
Creamy mushroom toast is a delightful and savory dish that makes for an excellent breakfast, brunch, or snack. This recipe combines sautéed mushrooms with creamy goodness, served on toasted bread. Here’s how to prepare this delicious treat.
Ingredients
- Mushrooms: 20 mushrooms, sliced (you can use a mix like button, shiitake, or oyster)
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Onion: 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- Garlic: 2 teaspoons garlic granules or 2 cloves of fresh garlic, minced
- Oregano: 1 teaspoon
- Red Chili Flakes: 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Salt: to taste
- Fresh Cream: ¼ cup
- Parmesan Cheese: ¼ cup, grated (optional)
- Parsley: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped (for garnish)
- Bread Slices: for serving (sourdough or your choice)
- Truffle Infused Olive Oil: for drizzling (optional)
- Paprika: for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Clean and slice the mushrooms.
- Finely chop the onion and garlic if using fresh.
- Cook the Mushrooms:
- In a sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 30 seconds until translucent.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook on high heat for about 4-5 minutes until they release their moisture and start to brown.
- Season the Mixture:
- Sprinkle in the garlic granules, oregano, red chili flakes, and salt. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes.
- If there are brown bits stuck to the pan, add a splash of water to deglaze it.
- Make it Creamy:
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the fresh cream and Parmesan cheese (if using). Mix until well combined and heated through.
- Toast the Bread:
- While the mushroom mixture is cooking, toast your bread slices until golden brown. You can butter them lightly if desired.
- Assemble the Toast:
- Spoon the creamy mushroom mixture generously over each slice of toast.
- Garnish with chopped parsley, a sprinkle of paprika, and a drizzle of truffle-infused olive oil if using.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy this rich and flavorful dish!
Tips
- Feel free to experiment with different types of mushrooms for varied flavors.
- For a vegan version, substitute cream with coconut cream or cashew cream and skip the cheese.
- This dish pairs well with a light salad or as part of a brunch spread.
Enjoy your homemade creamy mushroom toast!
