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Garlic mushroom toasts

Garlic mushroom toasts are an appetizer for 6 people, made with sauteed button mushrooms piled onto grilled country bread. They take 25 minutes of active work, the mushroom mixture is made in the morning and reheated right before serving. The recipe is very easy, costs €0.90 per person, and the key is salting the mushrooms only at the end so they brown properly.

A quick sauté of mushrooms with garlic and parsley, piled onto grilled country bread, simple and good.

Garlic mushroom toasts
For
6 people
Work
25 min
Total time
40 min
Prep
Prepared the same day
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€0.90
Calories per person
120 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach

Sliced button mushrooms seared hard in butter and oil, finished with garlic and flat leaf parsley at the last second, then piled warm onto grilled country bread that is still crisp. The contrast between the crunchy toast and the soft, lightly browned mushrooms is what makes this simple bite work.

This is the appetizer you serve for a dinner party or a family gathering without fuss, alongside a glass of white wine or a vegetable juice. It fits naturally into an autumn or winter menu, right before a heartier main course, and leaves almost nothing to do at the last minute.

The schedule

What happens when, so you can be with your guests instead of in the kitchen.

  1. The day before Nothing to do
  2. The same day 3 steps, 12 min
  3. Before the guests arrive 1 step, 8 min
  4. When it's time to serve 1 step

In the morning, slice the mushrooms, chop the garlic and parsley, then sear the mushrooms in two batches and let them cool in a bowl. Just before guests arrive, cut and toast the 18 slices of country bread. At serving time, reheat the mushroom mixture in the pan and top each toast at the last minute so the bread stays crisp.

The ingredients

6 people

Fruits and vegetables

  • Button mushrooms 600 g
  • Garlic 3 cloves
  • Flat leaf parsley 1 bunch

Dairy

  • Butter 40 g

Bakery

  • Country bread 1

Pantry

  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Gluten, Lactose

The recipe, moment by moment

The same dayDuring the day, whenever you get a moment.

  1. Wipe the mushrooms clean, slice them, and chop the garlic and parsley.

    Cut them about 5mm thick, any thinner and they turn to mush in the pan.

  2. Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet and sear the mushrooms over high heat in two batches. 12 min

    An overcrowded pan steams the mushrooms instead of browning them, so cook them in two rounds.

  3. Add the garlic and parsley at the end of cooking, season with salt and pepper, then let cool in a bowl.

    Add the garlic last, it burns fast and turns bitter.

Before the guests arriveThe last hour, right before the doorbell rings.

  1. Cut the country bread into 18 small slices and toast them in the oven or a toaster. 8 min

    Rub a garlic clove over the warm bread for a subtle, clever hint of flavor.

When it's time to serveThe final touches, right in front of your guests.

  1. Reheat the mushroom mixture in the pan and top each toast with a generous spoonful.

    Top the toasts at the very last minute so the bread stays crisp instead of going soggy.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick mushrooms that are firm and dry, ones that have already started weeping at the store will never brown properly in the pan.
  • Keep the mushroom mixture and the toasted bread separate until the last minute, combining them too early turns the bread soggy.
  • For a dressier version, add a spoonful of thick creme fraiche or a bit of grated parmesan to the hot mushrooms right before topping the toasts.

The variations

  • Swap part of the button mushrooms for porcini or chanterelles for a more fall flavored version.
  • Add a bit of crumbled fresh goat cheese between the bread and the mushrooms for a creamier, richer bite.
  • To save time, make the mushroom mixture the day before and reheat it just before topping the toasts, the garlic flavor actually deepens overnight.

What to serve it with

  • A glass of dry white wine
  • Green olives on the side
  • A vegetable soup as a starter

Storage

The mushroom mixture keeps for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container. Reheat it in a pan over medium heat before topping the toasts, it does not freeze well since it loses texture.

Questions about this recipe

Can you make garlic mushroom toasts with frozen mushrooms?

Yes, but drain them well after thawing and pat them dry with a clean towel before cooking. Otherwise the extra water keeps them from browning in the pan.

What bread works if you don't have country bread?

A firm baguette or a rye loaf both work well, as long as the slice stays thick enough to hold the mushrooms without breaking.

How do you arrange the toasts for an elegant appetizer platter?

Lay the toasts on a wooden board or a slate, slightly overlapping, and scatter a few whole parsley leaves on top for a color contrast.

Can you double the recipe for more than 6 people?

Yes, just double the quantities, but keep the mushroom batches small in the pan so they brown properly instead of steaming in their own water.

Can garlic mushroom toasts be made ahead?

Yes, during the day. The recipe needs 25 min of work in total, split up like this, the same day, 3 steps, before the guests arrive, 1 step, when it's time to serve, 1 step.

How long does it take to make garlic mushroom toasts?

Allow 40 min in total, including resting and cooking time, of which 25 min is actual work. The recipe is rated "very easy".

How many calories are in garlic mushroom toasts?

About 120 kcal per person, for a recipe meant for 6 people. The calories are calculated by Kiloach, your kilo coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does garlic mushroom toasts cost?

About €0.90 per person, that's €5.40 for 6 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, lactose. Remember to ask your guests about their allergies before putting your menu together.

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