Garlic Mushroom and Brie Toast Recipe

Garlic Mushroom and Brie Toast is a quick, comforting vegetarian lunch made with buttery garlic mushrooms, fresh thyme, and soft melted Brie piled onto crisp toast.

This garlic mushroom and Brie toast is one of those simple recipes that feels far more special than the effort it takes. It is fast enough for a weekday lunch, satisfying enough for brunch, and rich enough to feel like a small treat when you want something warm, savoury, and full of flavour.

The magic starts with mushrooms cooked properly. Raw mushrooms can be mild and a little plain, but once they hit a hot pan with butter, oil, salt, pepper, and garlic, they change completely. They become tender in the middle, golden at the edges, and deeply savoury. Add a little fresh thyme and they taste earthy, aromatic, and deliciously comforting.

Served over toast topped with melted Brie, these garlic mushrooms become even better. The crisp bread gives structure, the Brie melts into a creamy layer, and the mushrooms sit on top with all their garlicky, buttery flavour. It is a simple mushroom toast recipe, but the combination of textures makes it feel like something you would happily order for brunch.

This is also a great recipe when you are cooking for one or two people. It does not require complicated prep, and it uses just a handful of ingredients: bread, mushrooms, butter, oil, garlic, Brie, seasoning, and fresh thyme. The whole thing comes together in about 10 minutes, which makes it ideal when you want a quick vegetarian lunch without reaching for something boring.

If you are already a fan of mushrooms on toast, this version with Brie is a lovely upgrade. The cheese melts beautifully under the grill and brings a creamy richness that works perfectly with the garlic mushrooms. Chestnut mushrooms are a good choice here because they have a lovely flavour and colour, but regular mushrooms work well too. The key is to cook them over a medium-high heat until they brown and crisp slightly at the edges before adding the garlic.

Garlic should go in near the end rather than at the beginning, as it can burn quickly in a hot pan. Stirring it through the mushrooms for the final minute gives you plenty of flavour without bitterness. Fresh thyme finishes the dish with a fragrant, herby note that keeps the toast from feeling too heavy.

This garlic mushroom and Brie toast is best served straight away while the toast is crisp, the Brie is soft and melted, and the mushrooms are still hot from the pan. It makes a brilliant brunch, lunch, or light dinner, especially when you want something cosy but not complicated.

The Garlic Mushroom and Brie Toast Recipe:

5 from 4 votes

Garlic Mushroom and Brie Toast

By
Nicky Corbishley

A quick garlic mushroom and Brie toast recipe made with buttery mushrooms, fresh thyme, and creamy melted Brie. Perfect for brunch or lunch.

Prep Time:
5 mins

Cook Time:
5 mins

Total Time:
10 mins

Servings:
2 servings

Course:
Brunch, Lunch

Cuisine:
British

Ingredients

2 large slices bread cut in half
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp oil Avocado oil, sunflower oil, or canola oil all work well.
8 regular mushrooms sliced; chestnut mushrooms are a good option
Large pinch of salt and pepper
1 clove garlic peeled and minced
170 g (6 oz) Brie sliced
6 sprigs of fresh thyme

Instructions

Lightly toast the bread on both sides under a grill or broiler.
Heat the butter and oil in a small frying pan or skillet. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook over a medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes, until the mushrooms are browned and slightly crisp around the edges.
Reduce the heat, then stir in the salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Cook for 1 more minute, then turn the heat down to very low to keep the mushrooms warm.
Place the Brie slices on the toast and return the toast to the grill until the cheese has melted. Transfer the toast to two plates.
Strip the leaves from two thyme sprigs and stir them through the garlic mushrooms. Spoon the mushrooms over the melted Brie, then finish each slice with a thyme sprig and a grind of black pepper.

Notes

Nutritional information is per serving.

For the best flavour and texture, serve the toast immediately after assembling, while the Brie is melted and the mushrooms are hot.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.

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If you try this garlic mushroom and Brie toast, it is lovely to hear how it turned out. It is also easy to adapt with your own finishing touches, such as a little extra black pepper, more fresh thyme, or a slightly thicker layer of Brie if you want an extra-indulgent lunch.

The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on the ingredients and quantities used.