Cheesy Mushroom Crostini Food

MUSHROOM CROSTINI

Steps:

• Heat six tablespoons of the olive oil in a frying pan, fry the chopped garlic and chilli for one minute, then add the mushrooms and fry for a further 2-3 minutes, or until cooked.
• Stir in the parsley and marjoram and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Meanwhile, toast the slices of bread on both sides. Rub each piece of bread lightly with the whole garlic clove and brush with the remaining olive oil, then slice into individual servings if needed. Spoon over the mushrooms and serve.

CHEESY MUSHROOM CROSTINI

Steps:

• Divide 2 tablespoons garlic butter evenly between bread slices. Brush butter on one side of bread. Place bread, buttered-side up, on oiled grid. Grill over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until golden, turning once. Transfer to serving platter.
• Heat remaining garlic butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir 5 to 8 minutes or until mushrooms are golden. Add pimiento, 1/4 cup cheese, basil, mustard and vinegar; cook and stir 3 minutes or until liquid is evaporated.
• Spoon mushroom mixture evenly over bread slices. Top with remaining cheese. Serve warm.
• If prepared garlic butter is not available, substitute 1/4 cup melted butter mixed with 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.

WILD MUSHROOM CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange baguette slices on rimmed baking sheet. Toast in oven until golden, about 9 minutes. Cool. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.)
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots; sauté 1 minute. Add all mushrooms; sauté until beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Stir in garlic; sauté 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in cream, rosemary, and lemon peel. Season with salt and pepper. Cool. Mix in both cheeses. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Preheat broiler. Top each toast with about 1 tablespoon mushroom topping. Place on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Working in batches, broil until cheese is melted and begins to brown, watching closely to prevent burning, about 3 minutes. Transfer to serving platter. Serve warm.

CROSTINI WITH MUSHROOMS, PROSCIUTTO, AND BLEU CHEESE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a heavy large skillet over medium high hear. Add all mushrooms and garlic and sauteed until mushrooms are cooked through and brown, about 10 minutes.
• Add cream and boil until liquid is completely absorbed, about 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Add bleu cheese and stir until cheese melts.
• Mix in proscuitto. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl. (Mushroom topping can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. If you make this the day before make sure to bring the topping mixture to room temperature so it is easy to work with.).
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Arrange bread slices on baking sheet. Bake until just golden, about 5 minutes.
• Mound 1 generous tablespoon mushroom topping on each slice of bread. Return to oven and bake until heated through, about 6 minutes.
• Sprinkle with chopped parsley.