Description
Cheesy mushroom casserole delivers comfort and warmth with incredible depth of earthy flavors and rich, creamy textures. Hearty ingredients blend perfectly, creating a soul-satisfying dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) button mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Topping Ingredients:
- ½ cup (60 g) breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375°F (190°C) and coating a 9×13-inch baking dish with light grease to ensure easy serving and cleanup.
- Create a flavor base by massaging sliced mushrooms with olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper, ensuring each mushroom slice absorbs the aromatic seasonings thoroughly.
- Distribute the seasoned mushroom mixture uniformly across the baking dish, establishing an even foundation for the casserole.
- Craft a decadent cheese layer by generously sprinkling shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan across the mushroom surface, creating a rich and melty coverage.
- Enhance the dish’s creaminess by gently cascading heavy cream over the cheese and mushrooms, which will transform into a luxurious sauce during baking.
- Develop a crunchy topping by blending melted butter with breadcrumbs until thoroughly incorporated, then delicately scatter the mixture across the casserole’s surface.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the top achieves a golden-brown hue and the edges bubble with creamy anticipation.
- Elevate the texture by executing a quick broil for 2-3 minutes, creating an extra-crisp crown while maintaining vigilance to prevent burning.
- Allow the casserole a brief resting period to settle, then adorn with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, herbaceous finish before presenting to eager diners.
Notes
- Choose fresh, firm mushrooms for the best texture and flavor in this creamy casserole.
- Grate cheese fresh for maximum melting and a richer, more intense cheesy taste.
- Always coat mushrooms thoroughly with seasonings to ensure deep, even flavor throughout the dish.
- Use unsalted butter to control salt levels and prevent the casserole from becoming too salty.
- Broiling adds a delightful golden-brown crispiness to the breadcrumb topping, transforming the dish from good to extraordinary.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, though the sauce will be less rich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg