Mushroom Crostini
Mushroom Crostini or Mushroom Bruschetta is a delicious bite sized appetiser that is so flavorful and delicious. A toasted crostini/bread layered with a herbed cheese layer and topped with delicious sautéed mushrooms finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze/vinegar. It may sound like a lot but its sooo easy to make and you can prep a lot of the things from before. These can be made larger also, no ones complaining because you definitely need more than one per person it’s so good. A mushroom lovers delight but even Jiggy (my husband) who doesn’t like mushrooms loved it! So what are you waiting for go try this delicious app!
Happy Cooking!
Servings: About 20-25 crostini
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Ingredients:
1/3 cup finely chopped Onions
1 tbsp Butter
1.5 tbsp paste or 3-4 cloves Garlic minced
10 oz finely chopped mushrooms; I used button mushrooms
2 tbsp chopped Rosemary
2 tbsp chopped Parsley
2 tbsp chopped Basil
3-5 tbsp Mascarpone or Cream cheese (softened)
20-25 bite sized Toasts
1 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp Chilli flakes
1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar/glaze
Directions:
In a bowl mix the chopped rosemary, parsley and basil together. Keep aside.
In a bowl mix salt, pepper and chili flakes and keep aside.
In a bowl add mascarpone cheese, 1/3rd of the herb mixture and 1 tsp of the mixed seasonings. Keep aside.
In a pan add butter and add onions. Cook the onions for 4-6 mins till it starts to brown.
Add garlic paste and cook for 3-4 mins.
Add chopped mushrooms and cook for about 8 mins till its cooked through.
Add the remaining herbs and seasonings and mix it in.
Assemble: On a toasted crostini, spread the cheese mixture and top with mushroom mixture. Drizzle with balsamic glaze/vinegar and serve immediately.
Notes/Tips:
You can use a combination of button and cremini mushrooms
You can also add a bit of chopped sage.
You can make the cheese filling and keep from a day before. Take it out 30 mins before so spreads well.
You can make the mushroom filling and keep a day before. Take it out 30 mins before and slightly warm it.
Make sure your bread is toasty. Use a thin bread so that it’s not too much bread in the bite.
Drizzle balsamic glaze/vinegar right before serving.
