Wild Mushroom And Basil Pesto Bruschetta Recipes

CREAMY MUSHROOM BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms and onion in oil for 6-7 minutes or until mushrooms are browned. Stir in the cream, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, place baguette slices on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until toasted. Rub garlic over toasts; discard garlic., Stir the basil, parsley and thyme into mushroom mixture; heat through. Spoon about 1 tablespoon onto each toast. Serve immediately.

PESTO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Arrange bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread with pesto; top with tomatoes and cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

MUSHROOM PESTO CROSTINI

Steps:

• Place the porcini mushrooms in a bowl of hot water; press to submerge. Let stand until the mushrooms are tender, about 15 minutes. Scoop out mushrooms, being carefully not to stir any dirt that may have sunk to the bottom of the water. Discard mushroom water.
• Combine the porcini mushrooms, button mushrooms, walnuts, garlic, and parsley in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. With the machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup of the oil, blending just until the mushrooms are finely chopped.
• Transfer the mushroom mixture to a medium bowl. Stir in the Parmesan. Season the pesto with salt and pepper, to taste. If not using mushroom pesto right away, cover tightly with plastic wrap to prevent possible discoloration of mushrooms.
• Preheat a grill pan to medium-high heat. Arrange the bread slices on pan, cut-side down. Brush the remaining 1/4 cup of oil over the bread slices. Cook until pale golden and crisp, about 5 minutes.
• Alternatively, you can toast the bread in the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Arrange the bread slices on 2 heavy large baking sheet. Brush the remaining 1/4 cup of oil over the bread slices. Bake until pale golden and crisp, about 15 minutes.
• Spread the mushroom pesto over the crostini. Arrange the crostini on a platter and serve.

WILD MUSHROOM BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Heat a grill or grill pan or preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush the mushrooms free of grit, and cut into 1-inch pieces. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Mince 1 garlic clove, and add one-third to pan. Add mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and season with pepper. Cook, shaking pan, until mushrooms are golden and starting to release their juice.
• Add 1/3 cup wine; deglaze pan, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. The mushrooms should be tender but not mushy. Transfer to a large bowl; season with more salt and pepper, as desired. Repeat process with remaining two types of mushrooms and remaining butter, garlic, wine, and salt, seasoning each batch with pepper.
• Place bread on grill or on a baking sheet in the oven; toast until golden on both sides, turning once. Transfer to a serving platter. Lightly brush one side of each with oil, and rub one side with remaining garlic clove. To serve, spoon mushroom mixture over bread.

MUSHROOM PESTO

Steps:

• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir mushrooms and shallot in melted butter until the mushrooms are lightly browned and soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
• Transfer cooled mushroom mixture to a blender; add pine nuts, olive oil, vegetable broth, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse blender a few times before blending until mixture is finely ground, scraping down the sides of the pitcher with a spatula as needed; scrape into a mixing bowl. Stir Parmesan cheese through the blended mixture.

MUSHROOM AND TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.
• Broil bread slices until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes; watch carefully to prevent burning. Remove toasted slices and set aside on baking sheet.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms, green onions, garlic, salt, black pepper, and parsley until mushrooms are softened and juicy, about 5 minutes. Set mixture aside. Mix diced tomatoes with balsamic vinegar in a bowl and set aside.
• Top each toasted bread slice with mushroom mixture and spread tomato mixture on top. Spread mozzarella cheese over each appetizer. Return to broiler until cheese has melted and bruschetta are hot, about 5 minutes.

WILD MUSHROOM BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In skillet heat olive oil. Cook garlic and onion until golden. Add mushrooms, thyme, basil, salt and pepper. Add a splash of vinegar. Cook until mushrooms begin to wilt. Cut baguette into 1/2 '' slices and toast. Top baguette with mushrooms and serve.