This Garlic Butter Mushrooms recipe is luscious, buttery, and full of thyme and garlic flavor. Whip up this delicious side dish in just 15 minutes!
These are the best Garlic Butter Mushrooms for a quick, easy, and nutritious side to pair with main dishes. The combination of fresh, tender mushrooms, creamy butter, fragrant garlic, and thyme is so simple yet incredibly flavorful. This recipe also comes together quickly for a no-fuss addition to lunch or dinner. Enjoy roasted mushrooms in a variety of ways! Add them to your Thanksgiving spread, serve them on top of steak, or pair them with chicken or pork dishes. If you’re looking for more easy side dishes, try roasted zucchini with parmesan, keto dinner rolls, or balsamic glazed Brussels sprouts.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Quick & Easy. These delish roasted mushrooms are ready in just 15 minutes!
- Simple Ingredients. Six easy-to-find ingredients are all you need to make sauteed mushrooms in a garlic butter sauce.
- Versatile. This tasty side goes with a variety of other foods and even works as a topper for main dishes!
Ingredients
Below are the simple ingredients you’ll need to make these garlic butter mushrooms. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the page to see the exact amounts for each ingredient.
- Mushrooms: I used fresh white button mushrooms (also known as cremini mushrooms)
- Butter: Use unsalted butter so you can control the flavor of the dish.
- Garlic: Mince fresh garlic cloves or buy pre-minced garlic for easier prep.
- Thyme: I recommend using fresh thyme leaves for the most robust flavor.
- Seasonings: All you need is black pepper and salt for these tasty garlic butter sauteed mushrooms!
How to Make Garlic Butter Mushrooms
Below are photos and recipe steps so you can easily make this recipe at home. You will also need a large pan or skillet, a knife, a cutting board, and a spatula or mixing spoon.
Sauté the garlic
In a large pan or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and saute for about 30 seconds.
Add mushrooms and spices
Add the fresh mushrooms, salt, and pepper and toss to combine. Cook over medium heat. Stir occasionally, for about 7-8 minutes, or until the mushrooms are softened and browned. Then sprinkle the mushrooms with fresh thyme and serve!
Serve
Enjoy sauteed mushrooms with butter and garlic alongside main course dishes, on top of pasta or, mixed into salads. Below are some of our favorite recipes to pair with these mushrooms.
- Crockpot Sun Dried Tomato Chicken
- Smoked Pork Tenderloin
- Garlic Butter Steak Bites
- Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken
- Greek Chicken Skillet
Tips and Tricks
- Ensure you have clean mushrooms by rinsing them thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris.
- Find mushrooms uniform in size so they cook evenly in the pan.
- Make this recipe dairy-free by swapping the butter with vegan butter or olive oil.
One-Pan Mushrooms FAQ
Allow leftover butter garlic mushrooms to cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through.
Yes, this recipe is gluten free when prepared as described.
This recipe also works well in the oven. Melt the butter and toss the mushrooms, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a mixing bowl. Roast at 450ºF in the oven for about 25 minutes or until golden brown, tossing halfway through. Top with thyme and serve! Or make roasted mushrooms in the air fryer by following the same prep directions and air frying at 400ºF for about 8 minutes, tossing halfway through.
You can use larger-sized mushrooms instead, just be sure to slice them into smaller pieces before pan frying so they cook thoroughly. This recipe makes fantastic garlic butter portobello or baby bella mushrooms! Also, you can add extra cheesiness by topping mushrooms with parmesan cheese. Or add aromatics like fresh rosemary, parsley, oregano, basil, or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for extra flavor.
More Side Dish Recipes
- Air Fryer Squash
- Crispy Cauliflower Fritters
- Roasted Cabbage (keto + low carb)
- Parmesan Crusted Cauliflower
Garlic Butter Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb fresh mushrooms
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for about 30 seconds.
- Add the fresh mushrooms, salt, and pepper and toss to combine. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 7-8 minutes or until the mushrooms are softened and browned.
- Sprinkle with fresh thyme and serve!
Notes
- This recipe is buttery and full of thyme and garlic flavor. These would make a great Thanksgiving side dish, a side dish/topping for steak, or side dish for chicken or pork.
- Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- You can use any type of smaller mushroom for this recipe, I used white mushrooms.
- Don’t forget to wash/rinse your mushrooms before cooking!
