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Slices of Mushroom bruschetta with goat cheese.
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Shiitake Mushroom Bruschetta

Our favorite appetizer recipe. Be ready to share the recipe, it's a crowd pleaser.
Course Appetizer Recipes
Cuisine Meditteranean
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 12 appetizers
Calories 116kcal
Author Lea Ann Brown

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoon Butter salted or unsalted
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 6 ounces shiitake mushrooms rough chopped
  • 4 anchovy fillets minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 Tablespoons capers drained, or rinsed and drained if using dry salted capers
  • 2 Tablespoons dry vermouth
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 French Baguette sliced, 1" thick, you'll need 12 slices
  • 4 ounces goat cheese room temperature

Instructions

  • Slice baguette on an angle. You'll need 12 slices for this recipe. Lightly brush each piece with olive oil. Broil 5" beneath oven broiler until lightly toasted. Watch this closely, it will take around 30 seconds.
  • Melt butter over medium heat in a fry pan. Once butter is melted and bubbles start to subside, add mushrooms and cook until browned. Stir occasionally. This will take about 5 minutes depending on your burner and pan. When the mushrooms start to brown they'll become very fragrant.
  • Add chopped anchovies and chopped garlic and cook stirring until the fish liquifies and garlic is fragrant. About 30 - 45 seconds.
  • Add capers and parsley and cook on medium for a minute more.
  • Add vermouth to deglaze pan. Cook for about 1 minute until liquid is absorbed. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Smear the goat cheese on toasted baguette slices. Top with a heaping tablespoon of the mushroom mixture. If you have left over mushroom mixture, keep adding it to the bread pieces. I turn the spoon upside down and use the bowl to gently press the mushroom mix into the cheese. This will help it from falling off the bread.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Tips For Success: 
    • Allow one hour for goat cheese to come to room temperature.
    • If using salted capers, rinse and drain.
    • Stems of fresh thyme make a lovely garnish. Or even a sprinkle of thyme leaves work well here.
    • Use a few more anchovies for sharper flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg