Crostini With Mushroom, Ricotta And Mascarpone Cheeses

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   For crostini: Drizzle olive oil onto baguette slices and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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   Toast in a preheated 350 degree oven until slightly crispy.

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   Remove from oven and rub the garlic clove over the top of each crostini.

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   For cheese topping: Put all ingredients into a mini food processor.

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   Puree until mixture is combined and slightly whipped.

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   For mushrooms: Heat olive oil in a large pan over med-hi heat.

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   Add sliced mushrooms and stir to coat. (If the pan looks dry, add another drizzle of olive oil).

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   Let the mushrooms saute for a few minutes without stirring.

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   Once the juices start to come out of the mushrooms, give them a stir and let saute on the other side, another several minutes.

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    When the mushrooms are almost done, add the garlic, red pepper flakes, thyme and season with salt and pepper.

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    Continue stirring for another minute or two while the garlic gets a little color.

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    Remove from heat and stir in the lemon zest.

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    To assemble: Spread cheese over crostini and top with mushrooms.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.