Description
Savory mushroom melange celebrates earthy woodland flavors with rich umami complexity. Delicate herbs and careful sautéing create an elegant dish that invites passionate culinary exploration and satisfies hungry palates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 oz (907 g) baby bella or crimini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup (240 ml) onions, chopped
- 1 cup (100 g) gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp fresh garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil plus more for the pan
- 2 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt or 1 tsp fine salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheating: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and meticulously oil a 2-quart baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Sauté Foundations: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine mushrooms, onions, and salt, cooking until moisture dissipates and vegetables achieve a rich caramelized texture, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Aromatic Enhancement: Integrate garlic, black pepper, and thyme into the skillet, stirring vigorously to release intense herbal notes and infuse the mushroom mixture with complex flavors.
- Baking Preparation: Uniformly distribute the mushroom medley into the prepared baking dish, creating an even landscape of earthy ingredients.
- Cheese Crowning: Lavishly scatter Gruyere cheese across the surface, ensuring complete coverage for a luxurious, molten topping.
- Final Transformation: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt completely and develop a golden-brown, crispy exterior.
- Finishing Touch: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, adding a vibrant green accent and bright, herbaceous complexity to the dish before serving.
Notes
- Mushroom Selection: Choose a mix of fresh, firm mushrooms like cremini, shiitake, and oyster for complex, rich flavors and varied textures.
- Caramelization Technique: Patience is key when sautéing; allow moisture to completely evaporate for deep, concentrated umami flavor and beautiful golden-brown edges.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Use freshly grated Gruyere at room temperature for smoother, more even melting and enhanced cheese flavor profile.
- Herb Freshness: Add thyme and parsley just before serving to preserve their vibrant aroma and maximize their delicate, bright flavor notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg