Herb Mushroom Cheese Bread is loaded with sautéed mushrooms, 2 cheeses and fresh herbs. It’s perfect for Game Day!
Oh cheese bread. You have a special place in my heart. With your ooey-gooey cheesiness you are just down right irresistible. I’ve made you with jalapeños, with smoked white cheddar and even with kale. Today, I’m adding mushrooms and herbs to the mix resulting in this Herb Mushroom Cheese Bread that would be perfect for Game Day or Girl’s Night.
Despite my love affair with cheese bread, it’s not something that we eat a ton of. It’s more of a special occasion kind of thing. Therefore, like all special occasion type of meals, we kind of like to go all out. That is exactly what I did with this Herb Mushroom Cheese Bread.
Ingredients you’ll need:
- FRENCH BREAD: You’ll need half a loaf of french bread for this recipe. Save the other to make another loaf of this cheese bread or maybe your own garlic croutons.
- BUTTER AND OLIVE OIL: To sauté the mushrooms. It will help them brown.
- CRIMINI MUSHROOMS: These are my all time favorite mushrooms. They have more flavor than their white counterparts but are also available all year long unlike other mushroom varieties. They are sometimes called “Baby bella”.
- FRESH THYME: Thyme is a must in this dish. The flavor just goes so well with mushrooms and the Swiss cheese that is also used in this recipe.
- MOZZARELLA: I like to use mozzarella in cheese bread recipes because it melts so well and has a fairly mild flavor so it won’t over power the other flavors in the dish.
- SWISS CHEESE: Mushroom and swiss cheese is one of my favorite combos on burgers so I thought it would be fabulous to add on this cheese bread.
- MAYONNAISE: This is where I might lose some of you but bear with me. You won’t taste the mayonnaise in this dish but the oil will help everything bind together.
- GRANULATED GARLIC: You can also use garlic powder. If you only have garlic salt you can use that too but use 1/2 the amount because cheese is salty.
- BLACK PEPPER: Coarse ground will give you the best flavor!
How to Make Mushroom Bread:
You guys, this Mushroom Cheese Bread is super easy to make. You can even make it in advance and heat it when you’re ready. Follow along with these step by step photos and instructions to learn how to make it.
Sauté mushrooms. 
Combine cheese, mushrooms, mayonnaise, thyme, garlic and pepper in a bowl. 
Spread onto bread and bake.
- STEP #1: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and cut a loaf of french bread in half lengthwise.
- STEP #2: Sauté mushrooms in butter and olive oil until they brown, about 5 minutes. Then allow them to cool.
- STEP #3: Mix the mozzarella, swiss, mayonnaise, thyme, garlic, black pepper and cooled mushrooms until well combined.
- STEP #4: Spread mixture onto bread. Cook in preheated oven for 15 – 20 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with fresh thyme, if desired. Allow to cool a few minutes before slicing.
Storage and Leftovers:
This bread reheats perfectly! Keep any leftovers covered and in the refrigerator. To reheat wrap in aluminum foil and bake in 325 degree oven for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Trust me when I say that this mushroom cheese bread always gets rave reviews and will be perfect on your next game day or girls night!
Note: This post was originally written in 2017. It was updated with new photos, nutrition information and a video in 2022.
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3 cups sliced crimini mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (plus more for garnish)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup shredded swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 loaf french bread (1 whole loaf cut lengthwise)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until butter melts. Add in mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally until the mushrooms start to brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Combine cooled mushrooms, thyme, mozzarella, swiss, mayonnaise, garlic and black pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
- Spoon and spread mixture on the bread. Cook in preheated oven for 15 - 20 minutes or until bread starts to brown and cheese is bubbly. Remove from oven, allow to cool several minutes, garnish with fresh thyme leaves, slice and serve.
This Herb Mushroom Cheese Bread sounds absolutely delicious! I love the combination of flavors, and it’s perfect for a cozy evening in. Can’t wait to try making it for my next gathering! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
This Herb Mushroom Cheese Bread looks absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to try it out this weekend. The combination of flavors sounds perfect for a cozy gathering. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful recipe!
That sounds like such a fab meal!! And I’ll have to try dipping in marinara!
So happy to hear that, Willow! It is one of our favorites too!
My sister eats this bread as a meal by itself and dips it in marinara sauce. Today I’m making 2 loaves to share. Our neighbor is making bbq ribs and I’m making the bread to go with it, then we share!!
I have made this at least a dozen times, always a hug hit with everyone!!! I’ve passed this recipe around to everyone I know!!
This looks SO delish! Great to try this weekend!
Love anything that involves mushroom!
I am SO hungry looking at this! Elevating plain old bread with cheese and veggies is always a great idea!
Drooling over these!
This looks so yummy! I can’t wait to try making it!
The flavors look so amazing!
It looks so tasty!!
This would make such a good party appetizer!
This is beyond perfect! I may have trouble sharing nicely with others. ;-)
This herb mushroom cheese bread would be a great appetizer!! Looks amazing!!!
What a great idea Forbes holiday parties
Correct! Save the other half for something else :)
The mixture is spread on only 1/2 of the loaf, is that correct?
Loving the flavours on that topping! Will definitely be trying these out!
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Those definitely look tasty! Pinned and trying for sure :)
Amazing flavor combination. Love that you used mushrooms!
I love mushrooms and thyme together – this looks outrageously delicious!
I could absolutely eat the entire loaf!
I am afraid if I made this I would eat the whole loaf and refuse to share! This looks seriously yummy.
That looks absolutely fabulous. I love anything with mushrooms and that cheese. Wow, I would have to double the recipe for sure.
Oh wow, this is gorgeous and it sounds so savory! I love it!