Our Baked Breaded Garlic Mushrooms are crispy, flavorful, and low-fat. Enjoy restaurant-style taste at home, minus the guilt.
Are you a fan of mushrooms? If so, then you’re in for a treat! Try out our recipe for Breaded Garlic Mushrooms, which our readers absolutely love! These mushrooms are crispy, savory, and a healthier alternative to traditional fried mushrooms. They are perfect for parties, snack times, or whenever you crave a crispy treat without the guilt.
Delicious By Design
When creating this breaded mushroom recipe, we thought, “How can we keep the yum but lose the fry?” We tested different breadcrumbs and spices and found the perfect mix that kept them crispy and flavorful. Garlic was a must for its bold taste, and pairing it with Parmesan gave it an extra boost in flavor. The goal was simple: make mushrooms that crunch, taste great, and are better for you. After a few tries, we nailed it. The result was a crunchy, delicious, lower-calorie snack worth celebrating!
Ingredient Spotlight
When testing this recipe, we’ve found that our preferred choice is cremini mushrooms (also known as baby bellas or chestnut mushrooms). Their richer flavor adds a wonderful depth to the dish, enhancing the garlicky, cheesy coating. The firmer texture of these mushrooms also means they hold up beautifully in the oven, resulting in a crisper exterior and tender, flavorful interior.
However, white button mushrooms are a great alternative. They’re more than just a backup option; their milder flavor and wide availability make them a versatile choice for this recipe.
Erren’s Top Tips
- Cleaning the mushrooms: Only rinse mushrooms if they’re going into a salad or soup. If you’re pan-frying, frying, or coating them, just rub them down with a slightly damp paper towel or brush them clean with a pastry brush or toothbrush.
- Peeling a garlic clove: garlic is easier to peel if you loosen the skin first. To do so, place the side of a chef’s knife over a garlic clove. Press the knife down on the unpeeled clove with the heel of your hand. As we will mince the garlic anyway, you can flatten the clove a bit, making it easier to mince.
- How to choose Parmesan: avoid buying pre-grated cheese. Not only is it less fresh, but it also loses a lot of flavor during the shredding and storing process. Buy a solid block of Parmesan and grate only as much as you need.
Storage & Freezing Instructions ❄
Storing Leftovers:
- Cool the mushrooms to room temperature.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until crispy.
Freezing:
- Pre-freeze mushrooms on a baking sheet until firm.
- Transfer to a freezer bag or container; freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat from frozen at 375°F (190°C) for 15 to 20 minutes until hot and crispy.
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Let’s Make Baked Breaded Garlic Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 20 white button mushrooms cleaned
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- more salt and pepper to season flour
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F/200C degrees. Line a baking sheet with non-stick foil and set aside.
- In a shallow dish combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In a separate shallow bowl whisk the egg together with the minced garlic.
- In another dish, add the flour and season with salt & pepper to taste.
- Make sure the mushrooms are completely dry.
- Coat each mushroom with a light coating of flour.
- Dip each floured mushroom first in the egg mixture, then fully coat with the breadcrumb mixture and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat with remaining mushrooms.
- Lightly coat the breaded mushrooms with the cooking spray.
- Bake the mushrooms for 12-16 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with a dip of your choice.
Steve Melbourne Australia says
hi finally got around to doing this and wow, you have nailed it, thank you so much , will have to check out other recipes of yours.
and how you respond to these comments is amazing, always upbeat and positive you must be on some great medication/alcohol to put up with the muppets, you deserve a medal or an island.
Erren's Kitchen says
Thank you, Steve!! I am so glad you loved the mushrooms and can’t wait for you to give some other recipes a try! Also, I appreciate that so much… an island would be fabulous! 😉
Peter king says
These are great but I found that to coat them I put a cocktail stick in them then dip into the egg flour and crumbs you get a better coating on them
Erren's Kitchen says
Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic tip! Using a cocktail stick to coat the mushrooms sounds like a clever technique for achieving a more thorough and even coating. We’re sure others will find this suggestion helpful as well. Happy cooking, and feel free to share any more insights you may have!
Jeff in Europe. :-))) says
I used pearl mushrooms and they came out perfectly.. I only followed most of the ingredients without the heavy salt you used.. They were posted in my wife Instagram cooking account.. Thanks so very much for your posting..
Erren's Kitchen says
Hi Jeff. That’s wonderful to hear that you used pearl mushrooms and that the recipe turned out perfectly! It’s always great to put a personal twist on a recipe to suit your taste preferences. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and you’re welcome for posting! 😊
Allan Rostron says
I tried this last night, but cooked it in the air fryer, spot on. May add some garlic granules or powder to the breadcrumb mix next time
Erren Hart says
That’s great to hear that the recipe turned out well in the air fryer! Adding garlic granules or powder to the breadcrumb mix is a fantastic idea to enhance the flavor. Feel free to experiment with different seasonings and spices to customize the breadcrumb coating to your liking. Thank you for sharing your feedback, and happy cooking!
anonymous says
Disappointed. I did not find it flavorful, and don’t think I would make it again.
Erren Hart says
I’m sorry to hear that the recipe didn’t meet your expectations and lacked flavor for you. Taste preferences can vary, and I understand that not every recipe will appeal to everyone. If you have any specific feedback or suggestions on how to enhance the flavor, I would be happy to hear them. I appreciate you giving the recipe a try and taking the time to share your honest feedback.
Jacqueline Belcher says
Yummy and simple. My partner didn’t think I had made them!
Erren Hart says
Thank you for trying out the breaded mushrooms recipe and leaving a comment! We’re glad to hear that you found the recipe both yummy and simple to make. It’s great to hear that the recipe turned out so well that your partner didn’t even think you had made them.
We appreciate your feedback and hope you’ll try more of our recipes in the future.
Erren Hart says
I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe and found the tips useful! Adding cayenne pepper for a little kick sounds like a great idea for next time. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and I’m happy the mushrooms were a hit with your homemade ranch dip!