Easy Sautéed Mushrooms on Crispy Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450 g) fresh mushrooms (cremini or button), cleaned and sliced
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 English muffins, split in half (or 8 half-slices of baguette)
• 2 tablespoons (30 g) unsalted butter, softened
• Optional: 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor