CROSTINI WITH MUSHROOMS, PROSCIUTTO, AND BLEU CHEESE

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This is a great appetizer! Everyone loves these!I am always asked for the recipe. It will definitely be a hit at your next party. The topping can be made a day ahead. This is from Bon Appetit 2002.

Provided by susie cooks

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 26m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter
1/2 lb fresh shiitake mushroom, stemmed, caps chopped
4 ounces cremini mushrooms, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 2 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped thinly sliced prosciutto (about 2 1/2 ounces)
18 slices sourdough bread (1/2 inches thick, diagonally sliced)
chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a heavy large skillet over medium high hear. Add all mushrooms and garlic and sauteed until mushrooms are cooked through and brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Add cream and boil until liquid is completely absorbed, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Add bleu cheese and stir until cheese melts.
  • Mix in proscuitto. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl. (Mushroom topping can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. If you make this the day before make sure to bring the topping mixture to room temperature so it is easy to work with.).
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Arrange bread slices on baking sheet. Bake until just golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Mound 1 generous tablespoon mushroom topping on each slice of bread. Return to oven and bake until heated through, about 6 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 712, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 50.9, Sodium 1377.5, Carbohydrate 107, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 2.4, Protein 20.9

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