WARM MUSHROOM CROSTINI

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Another one from the Toronto Star's Chef's Showcase from the 80s. Made it as part of dinner tonight and it ended up to be our dinner. Oh well, I don't have to cook tomorrow! And I have leftover crostini for lunch. Recipe by Chef Michael Bonacini.

Provided by Out of the Blue

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups mushrooms, assorted, roughly chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 slices smoked bacon, diced
1/2 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon Italian parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
8 -10 slices French baguettes, cut 1/4 inch thick, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • In heavy bottomed frying pan, heat olive oil and butter under medium-low heat; add bacon and fry until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add onion, garlic and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and saute, stirring from time to time for 5 to 6 minutes; season with salt and pepper; when mushrooms are cooked, add parsley and cheese; remove from heat, cover and let rest for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Spoon warm mixture on to slices of toasted bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.7, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 652.6, Carbohydrate 59.9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.5, Protein 15.1

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