Elevate your taste buds with a tantalizing dish that combines the richness of goat cheese with the earthy elegance of wild mushrooms, all enveloped in a luscious Madeira cream sauce. These goat cheese croutons will take your palate on a culinary journey, offering a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Using fresh ingredients and following our carefully crafted recipe, you'll create an exquisite appetizer or side dish that will impress your friends and family.
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GOAT CHEESE CROUTONS
Provided by Food Network
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Brush the sliced baguette with olive oil, toast in a 350 degree oven until crisp and golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for several minutes before spreading a thin layer of cheese on each crouton and dust the cheese with black pepper. Place the croutons under a broiler to brown the cheese slightly before serving.;
GOAT CHEESE CRUTONS W/ WILD MUSHROOMS IN MADEIRA CREAM
Steps:
- In a small bowl, use a fork to combine the goat cheese and butter. Lightly toast the bread. Spread equal portions of the goat cheese mixture on the toast. Trim the crusts and cut the squares in half. (The toasts will have a cleaner edge if you trim the crusts after spreading on the goat cheese.) Set aside. In a small saucepan, simmer the shallots in Madeira until the liquid is reduced to ¼ cup. Add the cream, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer 5-10 minutes, until the cream thickens slightly. Set aside. Turn on the broiler. Remove the tough stems from the mushrooms and discard. Slice or tear the mushrooms into pieces.Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter is bubbling but not browned, add the mushrooms and cook until they're golden brown and crispy, 4-5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and Madeira cream. Turn the heat to high and boil for about 2 minutes, until the mushrooms have absorbed most of the cream. Season with salt and pepper and fold in the 2 teaspoons chives. Broil the goat cheese croutons until bubbly and lightly browned. Arrange the croutons on plates and spoon the mushroom mixture over them. Garnish with chives.
OVEN-ROASTED WILD MUSHROOMS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND CHILE OIL
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mushrooms with the olive oil, and shallots, then season with salt and black pepper.
- Arrange the mushrooms evenly in one layer in a heavy roasting pan and roast for 15 minutes or until tender. Remove the mushrooms from the roasting pan and place into a large cazuela or baking dish. Drizzle with 1/2 cup of chile oil and top with the slices of cheese. Bake until hot, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven, garnish with thyme, and drizzle with the remaining chile oil. Serve with lots of crusty French bread.
- Place all ingredients in a blender and puree. Strain mixture through a fine strainer. Reserve. This may be done up to one day in advance.
CREAMY WILD MUSHROOM AND GOAT CHEESE CUPS
The filling can be made and refrigerated up to a day in advance, then brought to room temperature before filling the cups. Phyllo shells come conveniently pre-baked so they're ready to fill once thawed. Recipe is from Cooking Light Magazine.
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Cheese
Time 40m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shallots, and saute 1 minute. Add sage, 1/4 teaspoons salt, pepper and mushrooms; saute 4 minutes. Add garlic, and saute until mushrooms are lightly browned and liquid almost evaporates (about 5 minutes). Stir in sherry and soy sauce; cook for 30 seconds or until liquid almost evaporates. Place mushroom mixture in a medium bowl. Stir in the remaining 1/8 teaspoons salt, sour cream, half and half and goat cheese. Spoon about 2 teaspoons mushroom mixture into each phyllo shell. Garnish with fresh chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.2, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 7.7, Sodium 179, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 4.1
GOAT CHEESE MUSHROOMS
Stuffed mushrooms are superstars in the hot appetizer category. I use baby portobello mushrooms and load them with creamy goat cheese and sweet red peppers. -Mike Bass, Alvin, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Place mushroom caps in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Fill each with 1 teaspoon cheese; top each with 1 teaspoon red pepper. Sprinkle with pepper; drizzle with oil. , Bake 15-18 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 19 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
GOAT CHEESE CROUTONS WITH WILD MUSHROOMS IN MADEIRA CREAM
Steps:
- Goat Cheese Croutons
- In a small bowl, use a fork to combine the goat cheese and butter. Lightly toast the bread. Spread equal portions of the goat cheese mixture on the toast. Trim the crusts and cut the squares in half. (The toasts will have a cleaner edge if you trim the crusts after spreading on the goat cheese.) Set aside.
- Madeira Cream
- In a small saucepan, simmer the shallots in Madeira until the liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup. Add the cream, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer 5-10 minutes, until the cream thickens slightly. Set aside.
- Wild Mushrooms
- Turn on the broiler. Remove the tough stems from the mushrooms and discard. Slice or tear the mushrooms into pieces. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter is bubbling but not browned, add the mushrooms and cook until they're golden brown and crispy, 4-5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and Madeira cream. Turn the heat to high and boil for about 2 minutes, until the mushrooms have absorbed most of the cream. Season with salt and pepper and fold in the 2 teaspoons chives.
- Broil the goat cheese croutons until bubbly and lightly browned. Arrange the croutons on plates and spoon the mushroom mixture over them. Garnish with chives.
GOAT-CHEESE STUFFED MUSHROOMS
These stuffed mushrooms make great bite-size appetizers.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes about 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet.
- In a food processor, pulse bread and garlic until fine crumbs form; set 1/2 cup aside. To food processor, add goat cheese, parsley, and red-pepper flakes. Season with salt, and pulse filling until combined.
- Spoon filling into each mushroom, and roll filled side in reserved breadcrumbs. Place on prepared baking sheet; bake until mushrooms are tender and lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 5 g
WILD MUSHROOM AND GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLAS
Central Market recipe for Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Quesadillas...best with Mango guacamole (guac made with mango salsa rather than tomato/pepper)
Provided by GoldsmithLissa
Categories Cheese
Time 23m
Yield 24 wedges, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Saute the mushrooms, red bell pepper and green bell pepper in the olive oil in a skillet for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and green onions. Saute for 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat. Stir in the goat cheese.
- Spread 3 heaping tablespoons of the mushroom, bell pepper and goat cheese mixture over 4 tortillas. Top with the remaining tortillas.
- Grill on a flat griddle or in a large skillet on both sides until golden brown.
- Cut each quesadilla into 6 wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.5, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 26.1, Sodium 427.4, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.7, Protein 11.8
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final dish. Use fresh, seasonal mushrooms and a good quality Madeira wine.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the mushrooms, don't overcrowd the pan. This will cause them to steam instead of sautéing and they will not brown properly.
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan: When making the Madeira cream sauce, use a heavy-bottomed saucepan. This will help to prevent the sauce from scorching.
- Reduce the Madeira wine before adding the cream: This will help to concentrate the flavor of the wine and make the sauce more flavorful.
- Don't overcook the mushrooms: Mushrooms should be cooked until they are tender but still have a slight bite to them. Overcooking will make them tough and rubbery.
- Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is made. The croutons will become soggy if they sit for too long.
Conclusion:
This Goat Cheese Croutons with Wild Mushrooms in Madeira Cream is a delicious and elegant appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of the creamy goat cheese, crispy croutons, and flavorful mushrooms is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a special appetizer, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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