Description
These Mushroom and Gruyère Crostini are a delightful appetizer with savory mushrooms, melted cheese, and crisp baguette slices. Perfect for parties or as an elegant snack.
Ingredients
For the Crostini:
- 1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Mushroom Topping:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups cremini or mixed mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the Crostini: Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and bake until crisp and golden.
- Cook the Mushroom Topping: Melt butter, sauté mushrooms, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper until tender.
- Assemble: Top each crostini with mushroom mixture and Gruyère, bake until cheese melts.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Great for parties or as a snack.
- Prep mushroom mixture in advance.
- Enhance flavor with white wine or sherry.
