Welcome to the world of delectable flavors and textures with our comprehensive guide to crafting the ultimate fontina and mushroom crostini. This appetizer or snack delight is not just a culinary masterpiece but also a testament to the magic of merging two classic ingredients, fontina cheese and mushrooms, into an unforgettable symphony of flavors. Whether you're hosting a sophisticated gathering or simply seeking a satisfying treat for your taste buds, this article will empower you with the knowledge and inspiration to create fontina and mushroom crostini that will tantalize and impress your palate. Get ready to embark on a delicious journey as we unveil the secrets behind this remarkable dish, one step at a time.
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FONTINA AND MUSHROOM CROSTINI
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the cremini, shiitake and oyster mushrooms and saute for 5 minutes. Add the shallots and sweat until translucent. Add the wine and thyme. Cook until the wine has reduced and the pan is dry, about 5 minutes. Remove the thyme.
- Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Grill the slices of baguette until golden brown. Rub the bread slices with the garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt. Place the bread on a baking sheet. Place 1 to 2 slices of cheese on each piece of bread.
- Broil until the cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Top each toast with 1 heaping tablespoon of the mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with chives.
MUSHROOM AND GRAPE CROSTINI
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 55m
Yield 24 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Lay the baguette slices out on a straight-sided baking sheet. Brush each slice of baguette with a generous amount of olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with salt and bake until golden brown and crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove the crostini from the tray and set aside to cool.
- While the crostini bake, combine the mascarpone, chives and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Increase the oven temperature to 500 degrees F.
- On the same baking sheet, combine the mushrooms, red grapes, thyme leaves, shallots, olive oil and salt. Toss well to coat and combine. Roast until the mushrooms are beginning to brown and the grapes have released some of their juices, 8 to 10 minutes Scrape the contents of the tray into a medium bowl and toss with the sherry vinegar. Cool to room temperature.
- To serve, spread each crostini with equal amounts of the mascarpone mixture. Spoon a small amount of the mushroom mixture on top of each crostini. Top each with one shaving of Parmesan.
MUSHROOM CROSTINI
This simple-to-make, hearty appetizer features goat cheese and wild mushrooms atop crisp baguette rounds.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut baguette crosswise into 12 quarter-inch thick slices; place on a baking sheet. Brush with oil; season with salt and pepper. Toast in the middle of oven until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add shallot; cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and any juices have evaporated, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place a round of goat cheese on top of each crostini; top with a tablespoon of mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with chives. Serve warm.
PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM CROSTINI RECIPE
Provided by tulawdog
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Place bread slices on a baking sheet and brush one side of each slice with olive oil. Bake until just golden brown, about 5 minutes. Turn bread slices over and set aside. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until softened, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in parsley, salt and pepper. 3. Divide mushroom mixture equally over bread slices, top with equal parts with fontina cheese. Return baking sheet to oven and bake bread slices until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately. Serves 1.
CROSTINI WITH MUSHROOMS
Provided by Trish Hall
Categories easy, quick, appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet on high heat, add mushrooms, and cook until tender. Add thyme.
- Put a few mushrooms on each piece of toast, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 122, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 122 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
MUSHROOM CROSTINI
Provided by Linda Wells
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield Forty small crostini, or about 15 to 20 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the porcini in a bowl and cover with warm water. Allow to sit for 10 minutes, or until soft. Drain, reserving the liquid. Strain the porcini liquid and set aside.
- In a large saute pan over a high flame, heat the olive oil. Add the button mushrooms, the softened porcini, garlic and onion. Saute until the onions are transparent and the mushrooms are cooked. Add the porcini liquid and cook until it is reduced by half. Add the heavy cream, bring to a boil and lower the heat to a simmer. Cook until the cream is reduced to a thick consistency. Remove from the heat and add two tablespoons of the Parmigiano cheese, the parsley and salt and pepper to taste.
- Allow the mushroom mixture to cool.
- When ready to serve, toast the bread.
- Preheat the broiler. If the mushroom mixture was refrigerated, bring it to room temperature. Spread the mushroom mixture on each slice of bread. Sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of Parmigiano and broil until bubbly. Cut in quarters and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 290, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 505 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
MUSHROOM AND FONTINA QUESADILLA
Fontina's natural nuttiness makes its a natural pairing with earthy mushrooms and spicy salami in this twist on the typical quesadilla.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- On a work surface, layer salami on half the tortilla. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place mushrooms and cheese on top of salami; fold tortilla over filling. Place quesadilla in skillet and cook over medium until tortilla is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer quesadilla to a cutting board and cut into 3 wedges.
- In a small bowl, toss arugula with lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon oil. Season with salt and pepper and serve alongside quesadilla.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 g, Fat 33 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28 g
WILD MUSHROOM CROSTINI
Categories Milk/Cream Mushroom Appetizer Broil Sauté Vegetarian Parmesan Summer Shallot Fontina Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 36
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange baguette slices on rimmed baking sheet. Toast in oven until golden, about 9 minutes. Cool. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.)
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots; sauté 1 minute. Add all mushrooms; sauté until beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Stir in garlic; sauté 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in cream, rosemary, and lemon peel. Season with salt and pepper. Cool. Mix in both cheeses. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Preheat broiler. Top each toast with about 1 tablespoon mushroom topping. Place on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Working in batches, broil until cheese is melted and begins to brown, watching closely to prevent burning, about 3 minutes. Transfer to serving platter. Serve warm.
MUSHROOM AND FONTINA QUICHE
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Mushroom Brunch Bake Vegetarian Low Cal Dinner Lunch Fontina Bon Appétit New Year's Day Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Unroll crust completely. Press firmly onto bottom and up sides of 9-inch-diameter deep-dish glass pie dish. Bake until light golden brown, pressing on sides of crust with back of spoon if crust begins to slide down sides of dish, about 17 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots; sauté until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; sprinkle with salt and pepper and sauté until mushrooms are tender and beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to plate; spread out to cool slightly.
- Whisk eggs, half and half, milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and nutmeg in large bowl to blend. Stir in 1 cup Fontina cheese and sautéed mushrooms. Pour filling into crust. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over quiche.
- Bake quiche until puffed, golden brown, and just set in center, about 45 minutes. Cool 30 minutes. Cut into wedges.
WARM MUSHROOM CROSTINI
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
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
Tips:
- Use a variety of mushrooms for a more flavorful crostini. Some good options include shiitake, oyster, and cremini mushrooms.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the mushrooms in a skillet over medium heat until they are tender and slightly browned.
- Be sure to toast the bread before adding the toppings. This will help it to crisp up and hold its shape.
- Use a good quality fontina cheese. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the crostini.
- Garnish the crostini with fresh herbs, such as basil or thyme, before serving.
Conclusion:
Fontina and mushroom crostini are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or gatherings, and they can also be enjoyed as a light meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give fontina and mushroom crostini a try.
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