ARTICHOKE & MUSHROOM TOASTS

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Our winters can get cold here, so I like to warm up holiday guests with oven-fresh appetizers. Crunchy bread slices are topped with mushrooms, artichokes and a blend of cheeses. -Nancy Mueller, Bloomington, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

36 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

Place bread on baking sheets; brush with 2 tablespoons oil. Broil 4-6 in. from heat for 1-2 minutes or until lightly toasted., In a large skillet, saute mushrooms with Italian seasoning in butter and remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat and set aside., Place artichokes in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Add mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese; cover and process until blended. Spread over toast slices; top with mushrooms and sprinkle with Swiss cheese., Bake at 350° for 4-6 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.