Mushroom Lovers French Bread Pizzas Recipe

Name: Mushroom Lovers French Bread Pizzas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 large Portobello mushroom caps; 1 pound button mushrooms, stems trimmed; 1/2 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded; 3 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil), 3 times around the pan; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 1 bay leaf; 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped; Salt and black pepper; 1/2 cup dry white wine, eyeball it; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves, 4 sprigs stripped and chopped; 1 24-inch loaf of crusty French bread; 3 cups shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese

Servings: persons

8 large Portobello mushroom caps
1 pound button mushrooms, stems trimmed
1/2 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded
3 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil), 3 times around the pan
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 bay leaf
4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
Salt and black pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine, eyeball it
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves, 4 sprigs stripped and chopped
1 24-inch loaf of crusty French bread
3 cups shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese

1
Preheat the broiler.
2
Wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp towel and slice them.
3
Heat the EVOO and butter in a deep skillet over medium heat.
4
When the butter melts into the oil, add the bay leaf, garlic, and sliced mushrooms.
5
Cook until the mushrooms are dark and tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
6
Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper and add the wine, stirring the skillet with a wooden spoon to deglaze.
7
Shake the pan and add the Worcestershire and thyme.
8
Turn off the heat.
9
Split the loaf first lengthwise and then across.
10
Pull out and discard a bit of the soft insides.
11
Toast the bread lightly under the broiler then fill each section of bread evenly with mushrooms.
12
Top liberally with the cheese.
13
Return the bread sections to the broiler until the cheese browns and bubbles then remove the pizzas from the oven and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 large Portobello mushroom caps, 1 pound button mushrooms, stems trimmed, 1/2 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, 3 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil), 3 times around the pan, and more.

Yes, Mushroom Lovers French Bread Pizzas falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Mushroom Lovers French Bread Pizzas

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