Mushroom Crostini with Cream Cheese
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 5 1x
Description
Use a crusty bread for this recipe or a baguette slightly toasted. Its a simple recipe that can be put together fairly quickly without any preparations – as long as you have the ingredients in you fridge.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups (960 ml) a mixed variety of mushrooms
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp honey
- salt & pepper
- plain cream cheese to smear
- a crusty baguette - sliced
- a few chives for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large pan. Add garlic and saute for a few seconds – till it starts releasing a nice aroma.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and stir till the slices are coated with oil evenly. Let the mushrooms cook (stirring occasionally, uncovered) till all the water evaporates and they start browning.
- While the mushrooms cook, in a small bowl add 1 tbsp olive oil, balsamic, mustard, honey some salt and pepper and mix well to form the dressing. Keep aside.
- Once the mushrooms are cooked and turn slightly brown, season them with some salt and pepper. Turn the heat off and keep uncovered.
- Toast the sliced bread.
- Smear a generous amount of cream cheese on to the toasted bread.
- Spoon some mushrooms on it and drizzle the dressing on the crostinis.
- Garnish with chives and serve right away.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do the mushrooms need to cook until all the water evaporates before seasoning?
Mushrooms release a lot of moisture as they cook. The recipe instructs cooking them uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has fully evaporated and they begin to brown. Seasoning too early draws out more moisture and prevents the browning.
What does the dressing consist of, and when is it applied?
The dressing is mixed separately: 1 tablespoon olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. It is drizzled over the assembled crostini just before serving rather than cooked with the mushrooms.
