Mushroom and Fontina Crostini Recipe

Name: Mushroom and Fontina Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Four 1/2-inch-thick slices of peasant bread, halved diagonally; 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 pounds white mushrooms; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 medium shallots, finely chopped; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon chopped thyme; 3 tablespoons water; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/4 pound Fontina cheese, coarsely shredded (about 1 cup); 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Servings: persons

Four 1/2-inch-thick slices of peasant bread, halved diagonally
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds white mushrooms
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium shallots, finely chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
3 tablespoons water
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 pound Fontina cheese, coarsely shredded (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

1
Preheat the oven to 400.
2
Arrange the bread on a baking sheet and drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil.
3
Toast for 12 minutes, until slightly golden around the edges.
4
Turn the broiler on.
5
Meanwhile, thinly slice the mushrooms.
6
In a large skillet, cook the butter over high heat until lightly browned, 2 minutes.
7
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the mushrooms and cook undisturbed until the mushrooms are browned on the bottom, 2 minutes.
8
Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until browned all over, 10 minutes.
9
Add the shallots, garlic and thyme, lower the heat to moderate and cook until the shallots are tender, 5 minutes.
10
Add the water and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, then cook for 3 minutes longer.
11
Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper and remove from the heat.
12
Spoon the mushroom mixture on the toasts and sprinkle the cheese on top.
13
Broil for 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
14
Transfer the crostini to a platter, sprinkle with the parsley and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Four 1/2-inch-thick slices of peasant bread, halved diagonally, 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 1/2 pounds white mushrooms, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Mushroom and Fontina Crostini falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mushroom and Fontina Crostini

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