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Creamy Garlic Mushroom Toasts

Cuisine

European

Course

Appetizers

Servings

4 People

Difficulty

Easy

Cooking Time

15 min

Total Time

25 min

Buttery mushrooms cooked down with garlic and cream, piled high on crunchy toast. It’s earthy, rich, and surprisingly quick — ideal for brunch, lunch, or even a lazy dinner with wine.

Ingredients

2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp minced garlic
½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
½ cup heavy cream
1 tbsp cream cheese
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 cups sliced mushrooms
4 slices sourdough or country bread
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Grated parmesan, for topping

Instructions

Sauté the mushrooms.Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil. Once melted, toss in 2 cups sliced mushrooms. Let them cook undisturbed for a few minutes to get that golden edge. Stir occasionally until they’re browned and slightly reduced, about 7–8 minutes.
Add flavor. Toss in 1 tbsp minced garlic and ½ tsp chili flakes (if using). Cook for another minute until fragrant.
Make it creamy. Pour in ½ cup heavy cream and stir in 1 tbsp cream cheese. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened slightly. Add salt, pepper, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp chopped parsley to brighten it all up.
Toast the bread. While the mushrooms are doing their thing, toast your sourdough slices until golden and crisp. Do it in a pan with butter if you want extra richness.
Assemble your toasts. Spoon that creamy mushroom mixture over each slice of toast. Sprinkle with grated parmesan if you’re feeling fancy. Serve immediately.

Cooking Moments

Tips & Variations

Make it vegan: Use plant-based butter, coconut cream, and skip the parmesan.
Add protein: A poached egg on top takes this to brunch heaven.
Mushroom swap: Use shiitake, oyster, or portobello for extra depth.

The Chefta

Fonder & Ceo

Chefta’s Notes

📖 I made this once with leftover mushrooms and cream cheese that was about to expire. It turned into one of those “why don’t I always make this?” kind of moments.