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These easy crostini with wine soaked mushrooms and a tasty cheese spread are the perfect appetizer for entertaining! Vegetarian.

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It's Monday! Oh, goody.

Actually, my Monday was better than usual today. I got an admission offer from an Ivy League grad school (WOOT) and got to go home early from work. Also, I  made doughnuts last night that I have eaten twice today: as breakfast and as an afternoon snack. (No shame). Overall, best Monday I've had in awhile.

Several crostini on a white plate, topped with cheese and mushrooms and garnished with fresh parsley.

ALSO, I get to tell you about these super-spectacular mushroom crostini!\"\"

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Close up of roasted mushrooms on top of a piece of crostini, topped with fresh parsley.

You might know that I'm totally obsessed with crostini. Actually, I think I'm 75% obsessed with the bread and 25% obsessed with the snazzy toppings you can use. Whatever that says about me. (Bread RULES).

Crostini topped with cheese spread and roasted mushrooms.

This is my absolute favorite way to cook mushrooms, and a bit of cold goat cheese lends a great, tangy kick to the sweet and earthy notes of the mushrooms. Plus, you get to cook with wine. Which is always a win. Bottom line: you should make this. It will add a whole lot of awesome to your life.

Crostini topped with cheese spread and roasted mushrooms.

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Crostini topped with cheese spread and roasted mushrooms.

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Crostini topped with cheese spread and roasted mushrooms.

Wine Roasted Mushroom Crostini

  • Author: Jessie
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

These easy crostini with wine-soaked mushrooms and a tasty cheese spread are the perfect appetizer for entertaining! Vegetarian.

Ingredients

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For the Crostini:

  • 10 baguette slices
  • 2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

For the Mushrooms:

  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 ounces white button or baby portobello mushrooms, sliced thick
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ cup red wine (I used a cabernet sauvignon)
  • 2 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the Cheese Spread:

  • 2 Tablespoon goat cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes or until bread is crisp and lightly browned.
  2. Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and mushrooms. Pull leaves off of the thyme sprigs and add those as well. Add salt and pepper to taste and saute 2 minutes or until mushrooms have begun to reduce.
  3. Add wine and balsamic vinegar to mushrooms and bring to a low simmer. Cook until liquid has almost entirely reduced, about 5 minutes. Any remaining liquid should be the consistency of a thick syrup: you can drizzle this syrup over the crostini for some added flavor! Mushrooms will be very dark in color. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for the cheese spread. Spread a thin layer of cheese spread onto each crostini, then top with mushrooms and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Keywords: appetizer, crostini, entertaining

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  1. JAMES ROWAT

    WEB SITE SUCKS, INGREDIENT WILL NOT LOAD, SAD BECAUSE LOOKS LIKE GREAT RECIPE

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  2. Katie

    Can u serve this at room temp?

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    • Team Life As A Strawberry

      Hi Katie - Yes! That is what makes these crostini perfect for entertaining. I recommend assembling them as close as possible to when you'll be eating them to be sure the baguette doesn't get too soft.

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  3. Diana Sunseri

    This sounds good, but there is no ingredient list with portions.

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  4. Stewart Trish

    Help! Ready to make these and directions show on screen but not INGREDIENTS
    How much
    Mushrooms
    Wine balsamic
    Cheese????

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    • Megan

      This! I'm not seeing anything...

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  5. Kimberley von Baeyer

    Delicious!!!!

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  6. Liz Blunt

    I'm a lasagna girl!

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  7. Mushrooms Canada

    I am salivating! Wine Roasted Mushrooms won me over, then the goat cheese pushed me over the top! Thanks for sharing this lovely recipe...

    -Shannon

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  8. Jean Leisses

    I follow you on facebook. You have awesome photos and some great recipes. My favorite Italian dish is margherita pizza (which I only make in the summer with tomatoes and basil from my garden)!

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