Wild Mushroom & Garlic Crostini (Print Version)

Crispy toasts topped with savory wild mushrooms, garlic, and Parmesan

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread & Garlic

01 - 1 baguette, sliced into 8 diagonal pieces
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 large garlic cloves, peeled (one whole, one minced)

→ Mushrooms

04 - 10 ounces mixed wild mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, oyster), cleaned and sliced
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1 small shallot, finely chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ To Finish

10 - 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, shaved
11 - Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
02 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.
03 - While still warm, rub one side of each toast with the whole peeled garlic clove. Set aside.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and sauté for 1 minute until translucent.
05 - Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
06 - Add the sliced mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are golden and any liquid has evaporated.
07 - Stir in 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves and adjust seasoning as needed.
08 - Spoon the mushroom mixture evenly over the toasted bread slices. Top each crostini with shaved Parmesan and fresh thyme leaves or sprigs.
09 - Serve warm immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick and Elegant: Ready in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for dinner parties or last-minute entertaining.
  • Deep Umami Flavor: The combination of mixed wild mushrooms and fresh thyme offers a rich, savory profile.
  • Satisfying Texture: Features the perfect crunch from golden, garlic-rubbed bread paired with tender sautéed mushrooms.
  • Naturally Vegetarian: A crowd-pleasing plant-based starter that feels indulgent.
02 -
  • Cleaning Mushrooms: Wipe mushrooms with a damp paper towel instead of rinsing them to keep them from absorbing excess water.
  • Browning: Let the mushrooms sit undisturbed in the skillet for a minute or two before stirring to develop a deep, golden crust.
  • Freshness: Use fresh thyme rather than dried for a brighter, more aromatic herbal note.
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