Buttery Garlic Mushrooms
These buttery garlic mushrooms with fresh thyme and parsley are golden, caramelized, and packed with flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, they're perfect as a side dish or breakfast topping.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 onion chopped, optional
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms or button mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons vegetable broth optional
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, divided
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- Before starting, clean mushrooms by wiping gently with a damp paper towel. Chop onion, mince garlic, pick thyme leaves, and chop parsley. Have all ingredients within arm's reach.
- Heat your largest skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and olive oil. Once butter melts and foams, add chopped onion (if using). Sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent.
- Add all mushrooms to the pan at once. Let them sit undisturbed for 2 minutes to develop golden-brown edges. Stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they shrink and turn golden-brown.
- If using vegetable broth, pour it in now. Let it bubble and reduce for 2 minutes until liquid reduces by half, creating a light sauce.
- Turn heat down to medium. Add minced garlic, chopped thyme, and 1 tablespoon of parsley. Stir and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Taste a mushroom and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Start with about 1/2 teaspoon salt and adjust to taste.
- Sprinkle remaining tablespoon of fresh parsley over everything. Give it one final toss. Remove from heat and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium-low heat with a splash of water or broth.
Variations: Add red pepper flakes for heat, stir in Parmesan cheese for richness, or mix different mushroom varieties like shiitake or oyster for more complex flavor.
Serving suggestions: Perfect over scrambled eggs, alongside steak or chicken, tossed with pasta, or served over cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.