Description
This Mushroom Mozzarella Bake is a comforting, cheesy casserole layered with sautéed mushrooms and a creamy, garlicky white sauce. Topped with melted mozzarella and fresh parsley, it’s perfect as a vegetarian main or hearty side dish.
Ingredients
1½ lbs (680 g) fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1½ cups milk (whole or 2%)
½ cup heavy cream
Salt and black pepper to taste
½ tsp dried thyme (optional)
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sauté for 7–9 minutes until golden. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes, whisking constantly.
- Gradually whisk in milk and heavy cream until smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook until thickened.
- Stir in half the mozzarella and all of the Parmesan until melted.
- Layer cooked mushrooms in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pour sauce over mushrooms and top with remaining mozzarella.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
- Broil for 2–3 minutes for extra browning, if desired.
- Let rest 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main dish