Baked Mushrooms

Roasting mushrooms in the oven is one of the best methods for cooking them because of how flavorful and caramelized they get. Seasoned simply with olive oil, garlic powder and pepper and tossed with breadcrumbs for extra crunch, these baked mushrooms go great in quinoa salads, pasta and burgers—but they’re so delicious. You may be tempted to eat them right out of the pan. 

Ingredients for Baked Mushrooms

• Mushrooms: Use a variety of mushrooms or your favorite kind. Make sure you’ve properly cleaned them first (hint: you don’t actually need to wash mushrooms!)
• Olive oil: A small amount of olive oil helps the mushrooms brown evenly and prevents them from drying out (don’t overdo it or they’ll get too slimy).
• Bread crumbs: Use panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs) if you want a crispier texture.
• Seasonings: We use a simple blend of garlic powder, pepper and fresh parsley (optional but tasty) to season these baked mushrooms. Feel free to add crushed red pepper flakes if you like spice and sprinkle a bit of flaky salt along with the herbs right before serving.

Directions

Step 1: Season the mushrooms

Place the mushrooms on a baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, garlic powder and pepper; sprinkle over the mushrooms.

Step 2: Bake

Bake uncovered at 425°F for 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Baked Mushroom Recipe Variations

• Turn it into toast: Leave out the bread crumbs and, instead, mix the roasted mushrooms with a bit of creme fraiche, flaky sea salt and more parsley; spoon this on top of toasted baguette slices.
• Drizzle with garlic lemon butter: Drizzle your baked mushrooms with garlic lemon butter just before serving to really ramp up their flavor.
• Season with balsamic: Balsamic vinegar and mushrooms go together like peanut butter and jelly. Drizzle just a bit of balsamic on these mushrooms with the rest of the seasonings; it’ll give them a nice tanginess.
• Add cheese: A few minutes before taking the mushrooms out of the oven sprinkle them with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and then put the pan back in the oven for the remaining cooking time.

How to Store Baked Mushrooms

If you have leftover baked mushrooms, store them in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll last for up to five days.

Can you make baked mushrooms ahead of time?

Yes, these mushrooms keep well in the fridge if you’d like to make them a few hours in advance.

Baked Mushroom Recipe Tips

Can I double this recipe for baked mushrooms?

Yes, definitely. We’d just recommend using two baking sheets in this case. If you crowd too many mushrooms onto a pan they’ll steam instead of brown (this is because mushrooms have a high water content).

Can I use baked mushrooms in a burger?

We love adding baked mushrooms to burgers. Finely chop and add them to beef, turkey or veggie burgers for extra flavor and meatiness.

How else can I serve baked mushrooms?

We like adding these mushrooms to grain salads, pasta and omelets side from serving baked mushrooms on toast or putting them in a burger. They’re also delicious with roast chicken and a leafy green salad (just double the recipe).