Description
Creamy Castello Hirten cheese meets earthy sauteed mushrooms in this simple yet elegant appetizer. Perfect with crusty bread!
Ingredients
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- 2 tsp olive oil
- 6 oz (150 g) fresh, mixed mushrooms, whole, halved and sliced
- 1/4 tsp kitchen salt
- 2 tbsp basil pesto
- 2 oz (50 g) Hirten, small pieces
- Toasted Ciabatta bread
Instructions
- Clean the mushrooms by wiping them with a damp paper towel and slice any large ones in half so they are roughly the same size.
- Heat the olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer.
- Add the mushrooms in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the pan.
- Let them cook without stirring for about 2 minutes until the undersides develop a golden-brown sear.
- Toss or stir and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until tender throughout.
- Remove the pan from heat, sprinkle with salt, and stir in the basil pesto until the mushrooms are evenly coated.
- Slice the ciabatta and arrange it on a serving board alongside the mushrooms.
- Crumble or slice the Hirten cheese and place it next to the mushrooms, then serve while everything is still warm.
Notes
- For deeper mushroom flavor, sauté over medium-low heat until tender and slightly browned.
- If Hirten cheese is unavailable, substitute a similar firm, creamy cheese like Fontina or even a mild cheddar.
- Store leftover mushrooms (without cheese) in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 20