Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Gourmet Cheesy Mushroom and Garlic Toasts, a French-inspired appetizer that elevates simple ingredients into a delicious treat. Sautéed mushrooms with garlic and thyme, topped with melted cheese on crispy bread slices, make for a delightful combination of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushroom Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cremini or baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional)
Assembly:
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère or mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices crusty sourdough or French bread
- 1 clove garlic, cut in half (for rubbing toast)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sauté mushrooms: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Cook mushrooms until browned. Add garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Sauté briefly.
- Finish mushroom mixture: Stir in heavy cream if using. Remove from heat.
- Toast bread: Toast bread slices in the oven for 5 minutes. Rub with garlic.
- Assemble: Top each slice with mushroom mixture and cheese. Bake until cheese is melted.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can swap Gruyère with fontina, provolone, or sharp white cheddar.
- For a truffle twist, drizzle with a few drops of truffle oil before serving.
- Pairs beautifully with soup or salad for a light lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking and Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
