These Crispy Buttery Garlic Roasted Mushrooms are the ultimate savory side. With tender roasted button mushrooms drenched in garlic butter, topped with golden parmesan-panko crunch, they’re rich, flavorful, and irresistibly crispy around the edges. Perfect for holiday tables, steak dinners, or snacking straight from the tray.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Bold garlic-butter flavor with every bite
- Crispy panko topping adds texture
- Simple prep with only 6 ingredients
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Naturally gluten-free adaptable
Crispy Buttery Garlic Roasted Mushrooms – A Flavor-Packed, Oven-Baked Delight
Mushrooms are polarizing — people either love their earthy umami flavor or avoid them altogether. But these roasted mushrooms might just convert even the skeptics. When you roast mushrooms in butter and garlic, something magical happens: their flavor intensifies, their edges caramelize, and they become juicy little flavor bombs.
This recipe takes it one step further. Right before the mushrooms finish roasting, they’re topped with a golden mix of panko breadcrumbs and freshly grated parmesan. The result? A textural contrast that makes every bite feel indulgent — crispy, buttery, and deeply savory.
What makes this dish so irresistible is its simplicity. No fussy prep or fancy ingredients — just fresh mushrooms, butter, garlic, a bit of thyme, and that crispy topping. You can have it ready in under half an hour, and the oven does most of the work.
It’s the perfect side dish for grilled meats, roast chicken, or creamy pastas. It also works beautifully on a holiday table next to stuffing or potatoes. But honestly? These mushrooms are so good you might find yourself making a tray just to snack on.
The combination of melted butter, garlic, and parmesan creates an aroma that’s almost unfair — you’ll know exactly when it’s done because the kitchen smells amazing.
And if you’re cooking for a crowd, this recipe doubles easily. You can even use larger mushrooms and turn them into appetizers by filling them with extra topping and serving them whole.
No matter how you serve them, one thing’s for sure — you won’t have leftovers.
Servings
Serves: 4 as a side
Time
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18–20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound button mushrooms
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed)
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Clean mushrooms with a damp towel. Trim stems if needed.
- Place mushrooms in a baking dish in a single layer.
- Mix melted butter, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Spoon over mushrooms.
- Roast for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and parmesan.
- Sprinkle over mushrooms and return to oven.
- Roast another 8–10 minutes until golden and mushrooms are tender.
- Serve warm with extra parmesan or herbs if desired.
Tips
- Don’t overcrowd the baking dish to allow even roasting.
- Use cremini or baby bella mushrooms for deeper flavor.
- Add lemon zest or chopped parsley for brightness.
- Swap panko for crushed crackers or almond meal.
