BAKED MUSHROOMS WITH GARLIC AND CHEESE

BAKED MUSHROOMS WITH GARLIC AND CHEESE
Provide a small container of toothpicks and some crusty French bread
for serving these delicious, cheesy mushroom tidbits. If the mushrooms
are large, cut the slices into quarters; if they’re medium-size, just halve
them. Tiny button mushrooms can be left whole.
SERVES 12

1 pound mushrooms, sliced
4 large cloves garlic, sliced
7 tablespoons butter, plus more for the dish
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Slices of French bread for serving

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Butter a shallow 1½-quart
casserole.
2. Arrange the mushrooms in
the casserole in an even layer
and top with the sliced garlic.
Dot with the butter and sprinkle
with salt and pepper. Bake,
uncovered, for 20 minutes, or
until bubbly. Sprinkle with
the cheese.
3. Serve the mushrooms with
slices of French bread.