Garlic Butter Mushroom Provolone Melts
Garlic Butter Mushroom Provolone Melts combine savory mushrooms, rich garlic butter, and creamy provolone cheese, all served on crispy toasted bread for a flavorful and satisfying snack or main dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 melts (1 per person)
- Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Method: Skillet, Broiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 lb (about 450g) mushrooms (cremini, white button, or a mix), sliced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
4 slices of provolone cheese
4 slices of crusty bread (such as baguette, sourdough, or ciabatta)
2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing bread)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the mushrooms: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and become tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and seasonings: Once the mushrooms are tender, add the minced garlic, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant and golden. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the bread: While the mushrooms are cooking, preheat your oven’s broiler. Place the slices of bread on a baking sheet and lightly brush each side with olive oil. Toast them under the broiler for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Assemble the melts: Once the bread is toasted, top each slice with a generous amount of the garlic butter mushroom mixture. Place a slice of provolone cheese over each mushroom-covered toast.
- Melt the cheese: Return the bread to the oven and broil for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the provolone cheese has melted and is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Serve: Remove the melts from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately while the cheese is gooey and the bread is crispy.
Notes
- Storage: These melts are best enjoyed fresh. However, you can store the mushroom topping in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. You can store the toasted bread separately, but once topped with mushrooms and cheese, it’s best to enjoy it immediately.
- Reheating: If you need to reheat, place the melts under the broiler for about 1-2 minutes to re-melt the cheese and crisp up the bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 melt
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
