Mushroom Bruschetta with Herbed Cheese
Bruschetta is a classic dinner party food. This variation with mushrooms and herbed cheese just makes it that much more appealing!
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American/Canadian
Servings 6
Calories 371 kcal
For mushroom topping:
- 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter divided
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 medium shallot finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and finely minced
- 1 cup cleaned and chopped white mushrooms
- 1 cup cleaned and chopped baby Portobello mushrooms
- 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves stems removed
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary stems removed
- 1/4 cup brandy or peach juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For herbed cheese spread:
- 4 oz. goat cheese room temperature
- 4 oz. ricotta cheese
- 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves stems removed
- 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary stems removed
For grilled bread:
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 baguette cut in slices; or 2 small 6" Ciabatta loaves, cut in half lengthwise and then cut into 2-3" sections
Make the mushroom topping:
In a small skillet over medium heat, melt 1 Tbsp. of butter. Add oil and shallots, and sauté 2 minutes.
Add garlic, and sauté 2 more minutes.
Next, add mushrooms, and sauté approximately 8-10 minutes or until mushrooms release juices.
Then, add thyme and rosemary, and sauté 2 additional minutes.
Stir in brandy or peach juice, and simmer until reduced by half.
Turn off heat and whisk in 2 Tbsp. of butter. If desired, season to taste with salt and pepper.
Make the herbed cheese spread:
Grill the bread, top and serve:
Calories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 11gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 347mgPotassium: 243mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 3mg
Keyword appetizers, dinner party, party food