Quick and Easy Garlic Butter Mushrooms with fresh garlic, rosemary, and thyme make the perfect side dish for almost any main course. Enjoy these tasty mushrooms in garlic butter sauce with grilled steak, roasted pork tenderloin, air fryer salmon, and rotisserie chicken. Serve it over spaghetti, fettuccine alfredo, or angel hair pasta!
How to make Garlic Butter Mushrooms
First, melt the butter in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until golden brown. Then reduce the heat to low and add the minced garlic, chopped fresh thyme, and chopped fresh rosemary cooking for 30 seconds. Season with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.
Helpful Recipe Tips
- Salted butter can be substituted for unsalted butter however adjust the amount of added salt accordingly.
- Both white button mushrooms and cremini mushrooms work with this recipe.
- To ensure even cooking choose mushrooms that are approximately the same size.
- To get those mushrooms golden brown leave them undisturbed for several minutes.
- Fresh herbs are best with this recipe however in a pinch dried herbs will work. Just remember to use 1/3 the amount of fresh herbs. A little goes a long way. Think Italian parsley, thyme, rosemary, or basil.
- Use fresh minced garlic not jarred. It is one of the stars of the show and should be treated accordingly. Reduce the heat to low before adding the garlic and stir constantly so the garlic does not burn. Garlic turns bitter if burnt.
- For added flavor try adding a chopped yellow onion and a splash of Worcestershire Sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- I strongly encourage you to eat these promptly while they are at the height of flavor. You can reheat them on the stovetop on low or in the microwave but they are always best served right away.
How to clean mushrooms
Lightly rinse the mushrooms under cool running water using the blade of the knife to gently scrape off any dirt. Dry promptly with paper towels. Work in small batches so the mushrooms do not stay wet for more than a minute. Likewise, you can wipe them with a damp paper towel but I like lightly rinsing them and drying them promptly to ensure the dirt has been removed.
What to serve with Garlic Butter Mushrooms
Garlic mushrooms are so incredibly delicious with so many main courses. Think grilled steak, pork chops, and baked chicken. Add them to your favorite pasta dishes like chicken alfredo, spaghetti and meatballs, or ravioli. Serve with your best burger recipes or even as a simple side dish with your Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas ham.
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Garlic Butter Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 lb white button mushrooms or cremini mushrooms also known as baby bellas
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- ½ tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat to medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until golden brown approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the minced garlic, chopped fresh thyme, and chopped fresh rosemary cooking for 30 seconds.
- Season with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.
Notes
- Salted butter can be substituted for unsalted butter however adjust the amount of added salt accordingly.
- Both white button mushrooms and cremini mushrooms work with this recipe.
- To ensure even cooking choose mushrooms that are approximately the same size.
- To get those mushrooms golden brown leave them undisturbed for several minutes.
- Fresh herbs are best with this recipe. Think Italian parsley, thyme, rosemary, or basil.
- Use fresh minced garlic not jarred. It is one of the stars of the show and should be treated accordingly. Reduce the heat to low before adding the garlic and stir constantly so the garlic does not burn. Garlic turns bitter if burnt.
- I strongly encourage you to eat these promptly while they are at the height of flavor. You can reheat them on the stovetop on low or in the microwave but they are always best served right away.
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Tammy
Such a simple yet comforting side dish…this would be perfect for the holidays coming up. Love the flavors and warm herbs!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Tammy! I am so glad that you liked it!
Nayna Kanabar
These mushrooms look so delicious. My hubby is a big mushroom fan so I will definitely try these.
Rosey
Smart tip to eat them straight away. The do look delicious too. I’d love to make these for my oldest son who is on his way to visit for a few days.
Alita
It looks so delicious. I can serve these mushrooms with everything. It’s a 10 out of 10 dish.
Mosaic design
The mushrooms were soooooo good!!! I followed the recipe just as it is written and it was easy and delicious.
Beti
Wow! These mushrooms are incredible! I absolutely love the flavors!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Beti! So glad that you liked them!
katerina
I love mushrooms!! These are AMAZING!! The perfect side dish!
Sandra
I love mushrooms! And this is my new favorite way of cooking it! So good!
Tara
Oooh, these mushrooms look amazing! I especially love the addition of the garlic and fresh herbs. So easy too!
Nikki
What incredible looking and sounding mushrooms. I want to eat them right out of the pan.
Catalina
These mushrooms are the perfect side dish. Yummy!
Aimee Mars
I was never a huge mushroom fan but after using this recipe, I am going to be adding this as a side dish more often.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Aimmee! So happy that you liked it!
Dana
These mushrooms absorb SO much flavor. Absolutely delicious and will be making them over and over again!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Dana!
Glenda
Absolutely scrumptious! These mushrooms were easy and delicious. We served them with a grilled rib eye and baked potatoes. Yum!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Glenda! So glad that you liked the mushrooms!
Erin
Thanks for the great side dish recipe! We loved it!
Amanda
Love the flavor combination here. So savory and delicious!