MOZZARELLA MUSHROOMS WITH GARLIC TOAST

Mozzarella Mushrooms with Garlic Toast image

I came up with this dinner using ingredients I had on hand. It turned out to be so delicious, my wife and I now make it for special occasions. -Marc Bushee, Moorhead, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces)
MUSHROOMS:
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (3 ounces) julienned soft sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1/4 cup dry red wine
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

Steps:

Preheat broiler. Mix butter, basil and garlic. Cut baguette horizontally in half; spread with butter mixture. Cut each half into six portions; place on a baking sheet, cut side up., In a broiler-safe skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat; saute mushrooms until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, wine, 2 tablespoons basil, salt and pepper; cook, uncovered, 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; top with cheese. Broil 4-5 in. from heat until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes; sprinkle with remaining basil., Broil baguette portions until lightly toasted. Serve with mushrooms.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 562mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 13g protein.