Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Mushrooms
A side dish that's both elegant and incredibly easy to make. Tender, flavorful mushrooms infused with rich garlic and topped with perfectly melted parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh button or cremini mushrooms cleaned and stems trimmed
- 4-6 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1 tablespoon butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Clean your mushrooms with a damp paper towel - avoid washing them under running water as they'll absorb too much moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Add the mushrooms to the bowl and toss until they're evenly coated with the oil mixture.
- Arrange the mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Roast for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- If using butter, drizzle it over the hot mushrooms right after they come out of the oven.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.