Crostini With Wild Mushrooms and Mozzarella

Submitted by AnnieLynne

"An easy, savory appetizer. From Oprah.com."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 24 crostini
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 lb mushroom, with stems removed, chopped (button or wild)
• 1⁄4 cup white wine
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
• 24 slices country bread, small slices (1/2-inch-thick, preferably ciabatta)
• 1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, and cut into 24 slices (salted)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4. Add mushrooms and sauté 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Pour in wine; increase heat to high and cook, stirring, until liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes.
6. Mix in salt and pepper.
7. Arrange bread on a large baking sheet.
8. Top each piece with a slice of mozzarella.
9. Bake 5 to 7 minutes, until cheese is melted.
10. Top crostini with mushroom mixture; sprinkle with parsley.
11. Serve warm.