2BLEU'S MUSHROOM AND SWISS ON CROSTINI TOAST APPETIZERS

2bleu's Mushroom and Swiss on Crostini Toast Appetizers image

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories Cheese

Time 12m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 loaf crusty Italian bread, sliced thin and toasted (you can use a crusty French bread or a 6 oz bag of New Yorker Bagel Chips works nice also)
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 shallots, peeled and chopped fine
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red bell peppers, diced small
4 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced small and thin (assorted)
1 tablespoon herbs (suggested Buddha's Herb Mix for Mushrooms)
8 ounces swiss cheese, shredded (use the best quality)

Steps:

Place parchment paper onto a cookie sheet (or two). Lay out the toasted bread evenly onto the cookie sheet(s). Set aside.
In a large skillet cook garlic and shallots in hot oil over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add red peppers, saute 1-2 minutes.
Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3-5 minutes or until tender. Stir in assorted herbs.
Place a small amount of the mushroom mixture on top of each bread slice. (about 1 tsp each). Sprinkle some chives over the mushrooms. Sprinkle the shredded swiss over top of the chives.
Broil on low setting 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.8, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 17.4, Sodium 259.5, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 9.3