Garlic Sautéed Mushroom Toast Sliders (Printable Version)

Mini toasts with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and herbs—an easy, crowd-pleasing vegetarian bite.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Mushrooms

01 - 14 oz cremini or button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced

→ Aromatics & Herbs

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Toasts

07 - 8 small slices rustic bread, such as baguette, sourdough, or ciabatta
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing bread

→ Extras

09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
10 - 1.5 oz grated Parmesan or Gruyère cheese (optional)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil. Toast in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crisp. Remove and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and excess moisture evaporates.
03 - Add minced garlic and thyme to the skillet. Stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Season mushrooms with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
04 - Remove skillet from heat. Stir in chopped fresh parsley and adjust seasoning if needed.
05 - Spoon the mushroom mixture onto the toasted bread slices. Sprinkle with grated cheese if desired.
06 - If using cheese, return sliders to the oven for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese melts. Serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses simple ingredients you likely already have in your fridge and pantry
  • Ready start to finish in thirty minutes so perfect for last minute hosting
  • Vegetarian friendly and easily adapted for vegan and gluten free diets
  • Impossible to resist the combination of crispy bread and juicy garlicky mushrooms
02 -
  • High in fiber and packed with vitamins thanks to mushrooms and herbs
  • The sliders freeze and reheat beautifully so they are perfect for party prep
  • Simple to make gluten free or vegan for your guests
  • Fresh thyme takes me straight back to my grandmother's kitchen when she would slip sprigs of garden thyme into every savory dish That herbal aroma brings such comfort and nostalgia to the recipe
03 -
  • Do not rush the mushroom sauté Give the mushrooms a good five to seven minutes to release their moisture and really brown before adding garlic
  • Never skip toasting your bread A crisp base makes all the difference for the final slider
  • If using cheese always grate it fresh for melting and best taste
  • Add white wine to the pan right after the mushrooms brown for extra depth

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