Cheesy Mushroom Bake
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 600 g button mushrooms
- • 2 garlic cloves (peeled and crushed)
- • 4 g fresh thyme (leaves removed from stalks)
- • 3 tbsp light cream cheese
- • 1/4 tsp garlic granules
- • 25 ml boiling water
- • 2 slices brown bread
- • 20 g Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
- • 30 g reduced fat Cheddar cheese (finely grated)
- • low calorie cooking spray
- • salt and pepper (to taste)
Preparation Steps
Preheat the oven to 200ºC.
Spray a frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and set on a medium heat. Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook for 8-10 minutes to release the excess moisture from the mushrooms.
In a small jug or mixing bowl combine the cream cheese, water, thyme and garlic granules. Season with salt and pepper and leave to one side.
Add the bread to a food processor and whizz into breadcrumbs. Add the Cheddar and Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumbs and stir to combine.
Once the mushrooms have turned lightly golden and softened, add them to an ovenproof dish. Pour over the cream cheese mixture and stir to coat the mushrooms.
Sprinkle over the breadcrumb mixture and pop in the oven for 10 minutes. The top should be crispy and lightly golden.