Wild Mushroom-Chèvre Crostini

Notes: You can toast the baguette slices (step 1) and make the mushroom topping (steps 2 and 3) up to 1 day ahead. Allow both to cool before storing. Keep toast airtight at room temperature. Cover and chill mushrooms; reheat in a microwave oven at full power (100%), stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes.

2 dozen baguette slices (cut diagonally 1/4 in. thick and 3 in. long; about 8 oz. total)

1 tablespoon olive oil

12 ounces fresh mushrooms (chanterelle, crimini, morel, oyster, porcini, shiitake, or common; choose about three kinds)

1 tablespoon butter or margarine

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1/4 cup minced shallots

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 cup dry white wine

1/4 cup fat-skimmed chicken broth or vegetable broth

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Salt and pepper

4 ounces fresh chèvre (goat) cheese

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Step 1

Arrange baguette slices in a single layer on a 12- by 15-inch baking sheet. Brush tops lightly with oil. Bake on the middle rack in a 350° regular or convection oven until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, trim and discard discolored stem ends, bits of debris, and bruised spots from mushrooms (for shiitakes, remove entire stem). Rinse mushrooms well and drain. Cut mushrooms larger than 1/2 inch into 1/4-inch-thick slices; leave smaller ones whole.

Step 3

In a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat, melt butter; add garlic and stir often until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms, shallots, and thyme; stir often until liquid is evaporated and mushrooms are well browned, about 10 minutes. Add wine, broth, and vinegar and stir to release browned bits; boil until liquid is evaporated, 4 to 6 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm over low heat, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Spread chèvre equally on toasted baguette slices. Spoon warm mushroom mixture equally over cheese. Sprinkle evenly with parsley. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 111Calories from Fat 37

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.6g8%

Saturated Fat 2.2g12%
Cholesterol 6.9mg3%
Sodium 165mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 12g4%

Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Protein 4.4g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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