Fantastic Mushrooms With Garlic Butter and Parmesan

This is like escargots only using mushrooms instead of the snails, toast the bread cubes well in advance to save time --- this is so delicious!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 6  slices  firm  white bread, crusts removed and cut into about 1/4-inch cubes (about 2-1/2 cups)
• 7  tablespoons butter (no subs!)
• 2  tablespoons  minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
•  salt and black pepper
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  small white button mushrooms
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
•  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Set oven to 375 degrees.
2. Butter a 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
3. Toast the bread cubes in baking sheet, stirring once until golden and crisp (about 8 minutes).
4. Meanwhile melt butter with the garlic, salt and pepper on top of the stove in a small saucepan or in the microwave.
5. Place the button mushrooms in the baking dish and toss well with the butter/garlic mixture.
6. Bake the mushrooms stirring occasionally until soft and juicy (about 15-20 minutes).
7. JUST BEFORE SERVING, toss the mushrooms with the browned croutons and parsley.
8. Divide mushroom mixture evenly into smaller serving bowls, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, or just serve in one serving dish.
9. DELICIOUS!