These scrumptious roasted mushrooms make the perfect appetizer for your next get-together or party, but can also make a wonderful side dish, as well.
16 even-sized open cup mushrooms, wiped clean, stalks trimmed level
3 T. olive or vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 T. unsalted butter, softened
2 T. fresh thyme, chopped
1/2 t. garlic powder
5 T. fresh breadcrumbs
1 1/2 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a skillet, lightly fry the mushrooms, cap-side down, in hot oil for 2-3 minutes.
Arrange the mushrooms in a 9 x 13 baking dish with the stalks facing upwards.
In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, garlic, thyme, lemon juice and seasoning. Spoon a little garlic butter on each mushroom; lightly press the breadcrumbs on top.
Mushrooms can be refrigerated for later use, or bake immediately 15 minutes or golden around the mushroom cap.
Makes 16.