Creamy Garlic Parmesan Mushrooms (20 Minutes) Recipe
This creamy garlic parmesan mushrooms recipe is a quick and delicious vegetarian side dish featuring tender mushrooms cooked in a rich, flavorful garlic and parmesan sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknights or as a savory addition to any meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Butter and Seasonings
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (28 g)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
Mushrooms and Liquids
- 16 oz button or baby bella mushrooms, cleaned
- 1 cup vegetable broth (236 mL)
Cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, cut into cubes (113 g)
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese (40 g)
Instructions
- Flavor Base: In a large sauté pan or medium pot, melt 2 Tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, ground black pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook until the garlic becomes soft and fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Simmer Mushrooms: Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in the mushrooms and vegetable broth. Cover and cook until the mushrooms release their moisture and become soft, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove Mushrooms: Using a slotted spoon, remove the mushrooms from the pan and set aside in a bowl, leaving the cooking liquid in the pan.
- Melt Cream Cheese: Stir the cream cheese cubes into the simmering liquid. Continue to simmer uncovered, stirring often, until the cream cheese melts and the sauce thickens, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Adjust consistency with hot water if needed.
- Add Mushrooms and Parmesan: Return the mushrooms to the pan and stir in the shredded parmesan cheese until melted. Serve the creamy garlic parmesan mushrooms warm.
Notes
- Use fresh mushrooms for best flavor and texture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt since parmesan cheese is salty.
- If sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of hot water to loosen it up.
- Can be served as a side dish, over pasta, toast, or alongside proteins.
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
