Copycat Mushroom Ricotta Toast Recipe

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Delicious and healthy, our mushroom ricotta toast is perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack. Packed with protein and fiber, this nutritious dish is sure to keep you satisfied all morning long. This simple yet flavorful dish is sure to become a new favorite in your household and is loved for its versatility.

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Mushroom Ricotta Toast
What Goes With Mushroom Ricotta Toast?
Ingredients
Handy Kitchen Tools
How to Make Mushroom Ricotta Toast
Frequently Asked Recipes
More Easy Mushroom Recipes
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Mushroom Ricotta Toast

This fun toast recipe is unlike anything you've had before. If you like mushrooms, then you will absolutely love this recipe. Toasted crusty bread topped with fresh ricotta cheese and a tasty onion and mushroom saute brings a lot of protein with tons of earthy flavor.

This is a perfect breakfast for those mornings when you want something that isn't traditional but still has plenty of protein and whole-grain bread to keep you feeling full until lunch. The mushrooms add a savory flavor that pairs perfectly with the creamy and mild ricotta cheese. Serve this recipe at your next brunch or as a special breakfast in bed for your family.

three slices mushroom toast on wire rack above black slate plate

What Goes With Mushroom Ricotta Toast?

I love that this is such a complete meal, but you may want to serve it alongside other items. If serving for breakfast, a side of oven-baked bacon, homemade yogurt, or even a vegetable bacon frittata can all be a nice side to this toast.

When serving this for lunch, it is great alongside the beetroot and feta salad, a simple orange pomegranate fruit salad, or even some roasted broccoli and cauliflower for a complete vegetarian meal.

whole wheat bread topped with ricotta and mushrooms with blue knife on side of cutting board

Ingredients

4 slices thick whole grain bread
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion
3 cloves garlic
4 cups sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon honey
2 cups ricotta cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh chives

Handy Kitchen Tools

black slate with two slices of mushroom ricotta toast on top

How to Make Mushroom Ricotta Toast

Slice the onions thinly, then use a damp cloth to clean the mushrooms and slice them into small pieces. Set those aside, then heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.

Into this skillet, add the sliced onions and minced garlic. Cook these for around 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are starting to soften and turn translucent.

onion and garlic being poured into skillet

Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and continue cooking them for an additional 6 to 8 minutes.

The mushrooms should have shrunk in size, released any liquid, and begun to brown nicely.

Add in the Worcestershire sauce and honey then stir to combine. Taste, and add salt if desired at this point.

hand pouring sauce into skillet with cooked mushrooms and blue spoon

Set the cooked mushrooms aside and toast the whole grain bread. Spread the sliced bread with ricotta cheese.

whole wheat toast begin spread with ricotta cheese

Then, divide the cooked mushroom mixture among the cheese-covered toast.

spoon of mushrooms being added to ricotta cheese on toast

Sprinkle the top of each slice with chopped chives or green onions before serving.

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What is This a Copycat Of?

This is a close copy of the Pioneer Woman's version of mushroom ricotta toast. I have added a few tweaks to make it my own. While hers has more ingredients, I prefer this simplistic version because it allows the flavors to stand out more.

What is the Best Bread For Ricotta Toast?

When you are making this ricotta toast it is best to use rye or dark wheat bread. The mushrooms and cheese can be a little heavy, so you need a bread that will not get soggy. Cutting the bread to at least ½" thickness helps that, as well as toasting it well before topping with the cheese.

Rye bread gives a nice bitterness that pairs well with the mild ricotta and earthy mushrooms. Whole grain or wheat bread is often a bit sweeter, and more readily available, but works well with this topping.

If you prefer, any of your favorite sandwich bread can work for this recipe. Just make sure it is toasted and sturdy enough to hold the toppings.

Can I Mix the Cheese and Mushrooms Together?

While the recipe has you spread the cheese first then top with the mushrooms, you can definitely mix them together before spreading onto the tost. This would also be a great way to serve this at a breakfast or brunch event. Mix together the topping and provide it alongside a variety of bread for toasting.

Note: When doing this instead of separating the two ingredients on the toast, you'll want to make sure you are only adding the vegetables and not any extra cooking liquid remaining in the skillet.

Should This Be Served Hot or Cold?

This dish is best served when the toast is hot and the mushrooms are warm. The cheese will be melted and gooey. If you want to eat it cold, that is fine; it is safe to eat but may not be as appealing. The bread may be a little harder to bite into, but the flavors will still be there. Mushroom ricotta toast is best, however, when served hot.

Can I Use Something Other Than Ricotta?

While serving as shown is amazing, you can try this with other softer cheeses like cottage cheese, goat cheese, or even a spread such as Boursin or Laughing Cow. Cream cheese is another excellent option that goes well with this recipe.

Can I Make Mushroom Toast Ahead of Time?

While you can prepare the mushroom topping in advance of serving this, I do not recommend assembling the toast until just before serving. If you enjoy this flavor profile, you can easily make a larger batch of the mushroom mixture and refrigerate it for 3 to 4 days. When ready to serve, just toast the bread, spread the ricotta, and reheat the mushrooms in the microwave or on the stovetop to go on top of the toast.

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More Easy Mushroom Recipes

If you are looking for more ways to use mushrooms in your meal plan, we have some great recipes below that use them as the featured ingredient. Mushrooms pack a punch of protein and an earthy flavor that is loved by many. Make sure that you bookmark these recipes, print out the recipes, or in them to an appropriate Pinterest board.

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Copycat Mushroom Ricotta Toast Recipe

A deliciously rich and protein-packed recipe, this mushroom ricotta toast is ideal for breakfast, lunch, or just a snack! Fast, easy, and delicious!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

4 slices thick whole grain bread
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon honey
2 cups ricotta cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh chives

Instructions

In a large non-stick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. To the pan, add the sliced onion and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes, until the onions, begins to turn translucent.
Add the mushrooms to the skillet and cook them, for another 6 to 8 minutes, stirring regularly, until they have cooked down and are golden brown.
To the skillet, add the Worcestershire sauce and the honey. Stir to combine, and continue cooking for an additional 1 minute.
Toast the bread to desired darkness, and then spread each slice with ricotta cheese.
Next, scoop the mushroom mixture on top of the cheese on the toast.
Top with a sprinkle of fresh chopped chives.