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Mushroom and garlic baguette toasts topped with sautéed mushrooms and herbs on a wooden serving board
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Savory Mushroom & Garlic Baguette Toasts

These mushroom toasts are the kind of thing you make once and then keep finding excuses to repeat. Earthy mushrooms, slow-sautéed onions, and plenty of garlic get finished with warm spices and piled onto crisp baguette slices. They work as an appetizer, a light meal, or something to snack on while dinner finishes cooking.
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Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword appetizers, mushrooms
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 12 ounces mushrooms, chestnut, cremini, or button, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley or thyme, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Toast the baguette
    Preheat the oven to 375°F. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil. Bake for 8–10 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crisp around the edges. Set aside.
  • Build the base
    Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the remaining olive oil and butter. Once melted, add the sliced onion with a pinch of salt. Cook slowly, stirring often, until soft and lightly golden, about 6–8 minutes.
  • Cook the mushrooms
    Add the mushrooms to the pan and increase the heat slightly. Let them cook undisturbed for a minute or two, then stir. Continue cooking until they release their moisture and start to brown, about 6–8 minutes total.
  • Season and finish
    Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
  • Assemble the toasts
    Spoon the warm mushroom mixture onto the toasted baguette slices. Finish with fresh herbs if using, and a drizzle of olive oil if you’re feeling generous.
  • Serve
    Serve warm as an appetizer, alongside a simple salad, or as a cozy snack with a glass of wine. These don’t need much—just good bread, good mushrooms, and a little patience at the stove.