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mushroom brie crostini

Mushroom & Brie Crostini

Earthy Marsala mushrooms and melted brie on crisp, golden baguette toasts. The mushrooms cook while the bread toasts, so this elegant appetizer is on the board in 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 273 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 baguette sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 5 tbsp olive oil divided (3 tbsp for brushing, 2 tbsp for the mushrooms)
  • 250 g baby bella mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/4 cup Marsala wine
  • 8 oz Brie cheese sliced
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley finely chopped for garnish
  • 1 dash crushed red pepper flakes OPTIONAL to add a little heat

Instructions
 

  • Toast the Baguette
    a. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    b. Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch rounds and arrange them on the lined baking sheet.
    c. Brush both sides of each slice with olive oil.
    d. Toast for 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly golden and crisp. Start the mushrooms as soon as the bread goes into the oven.
  • Cook the Mushrooms While the Bread Toasts
    a. In a large skillet, heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
    b. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
    c. Add the sliced baby bella mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and turn golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes.
    d. Pour in the Marsala wine and let it simmer until the liquid reduces by half, about 2 to 3 minutes.
    e. Stir in the thyme leaves and season with salt and pepper. If you are using red pepper flakes, add them now. Remove from the heat.
  • Assemble the Crostini
    a. Lay a slice of brie on each toasted baguette slice, making sure it covers the toast.
    b. Spoon a generous amount of the mushroom mixture over the brie.
    c. Place the loaded baguette slices back on the baking sheet.
  • Bake
    Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 4 to 6 minutes, or just until the brie starts to melt.
  • Serve
    a. Let the crostini cool for a minute.
    b. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
    c. Serve immediately, while the brie is still warm and gooey.

Notes

Nutrition per serving (estimated): 273 kcal · 17g fat (6g saturated) · 19g carbohydrates · 1g fiber · 2g sugar · 10g protein · 368mg sodium · 28mg cholesterol. Calculated from the ingredients listed; treat as an estimate.
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