Name: Garlic Butter Mushrooms with Blue Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 pounds of cremini mushrooms (cleaned and large stems removed); 5 tablespoons of salted butter (melted); 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper; ½ to ¾ cup blue cheese (crumbled in large pieces); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley and thyme

Garlic Butter Mushrooms with Blue Cheese

If you are a mushroom lover then this is the recipe for you. Garlic Butter Mushrooms with Blue Cheese are so addictive, you will gobble them up before you know it. I'm sharing a super easy, hands off side dish with you today. Many times…

Prep5 minutes

Cook25 minutes

Total30 minutes

Serves6

Calories177 kcal

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If you are a mushroom lover then this is the recipe for you. Garlic Butter Mushrooms with Blue Cheese are so addictive, you will gobble them up before you know it.

pan of baked mushrooms with butter, garlic and blue cheese

I'm sharing a super easy, hands off side dish with you today. Many times the simple recipes are the most delicious and satisfying. Garlic Butter Mushrooms with Blue Cheese is such a versatile recipe. It goes well with grilled steak, pork, fish or chicken. I love to serve the mushrooms as a topper for the always favorite Smash Burgers. And they are delicious tossed in this Balsamic Herb Steak and Red Onion Salad.

the ingredients

mushrooms ~ cremini or button or a combo of both
salted butter
garlic powder
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
blue cheese
fresh herbs ~ thyme, parsley, and rosemary are some favorites

Sharp, salty, and pungent blue cheese is my first choice for this recipe. But feel free to substitute your favorite cheese. Try Parmesan, sharp cheddar, creamy Monterey Jack, or spicy jalapeno cheddar cheeses.

how to clean mushrooms

Unlike other vegetables, it's not recommended to give them a good rinse under running water to wash mushrooms. They are porous so they soak up lots of liquid. If washed in water, they will become mushy and lack in flavor. Rather than wash mushrooms in water, wipe off any dirt or debris with a dry paper towel. Store clean mushrooms in a paper bag in the refrigerator. If kept in a plastic bag, condensation will form and lead to slimy mushrooms. Yuk!

baked mushrooms with herbs on a baking sheet

chef cooking tips for baked mushrooms

A tip for roasting or baking vegetables is a game changer for me. When preheating the oven, put the baking sheet in at the same time. Not only does the scorching hot pan prevent the vegetables from sticking, it also speeds up the baking time.
Mushrooms cook down and shrink A LOT when baked. Make the whole 3 pounds in the recipe. I promise you they will all be gobbled up.
Keep the mushrooms whole for this recipe. Remove any large stems so there will be a nice little pocket to add the blue cheese.
Keep the crumbles of blue cheese on the larger size. You want the cheese to fill the mushroom caps.
Use fresh herbs when possible. Not only do they have a bright herby flavor, they add a punch of color to the otherwise brown and white dish.

large baking sheet with baked garlic butter mushrooms, blue cheese and fresh herbs

These delicious garlic butter mushrooms can be served warm, at room temperature or cold. They would be great to serve at any parties this summer. And they are a hearty vegetarian option too. Toss with some pasta or even zucchini noodles for a meatless meal.