Crispy Mushroom Toast with Whipped Ricotta
Meaty cremini and shiitake mushrooms sautéed until golden, piled on crusty bread with garlicky whipped ricotta and fresh thyme. A TikTok-worthy dinner that's earthy, rich, and done in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 16g
Ingredients
- 10 oz cremini mushrooms
- 6 oz shiitake mushrooms
- ¾ cup ricotta cheese
- 4 slices crusty bread (sourdough or baguette)
- ½ whole lemon
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup gruyère or parmesan, grated
Instructions
- 1
Whip ricotta with half the lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and a crack of pepper until fluffy, ~1 minute.
- 2
Slice cremini and shiitake mushrooms 1/4-inch thick, discarding shiitake stems.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
- 4
Add mushrooms and cook without stirring for 3 minutes until edges brown, then toss and cook 2 minutes until golden.
- 5
Stir in thyme and remaining lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- 6
Toast bread until golden, spread ricotta on each slice, top with mushrooms, grated cheese, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- microplane or box grater
- wooden spoon
- toaster or toaster oven
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