Crostini Sandwich With Mushrooms and Mascarpone

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Cucina Simpatica"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 14 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
• 8 slices country bread, 1/2 inch thick
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots
• 6 -8 cups trimmed sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 1 1 teaspoon tarragon or 1 teaspoon sage
• 3 tablespoons brandy or 3 tablespoons cognac
• 3⁄4 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄2 cup mascarpone
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

directions

1. Melt 6 tablespoons butter with 1 teaspoon garlic in a big skillet.
2. Brush this mixture on both sides of the bread; place bread in one layer on a baking sheet and set aside.
3. Melt the remaining 8 tablespoons butter in the same skillet; add in remaining garlic and shallots; gently saute until the garlic is soft, about 5minutes.
4. Add in the mushrooms and herbs; increase heat; saute until mushrooms are cooked through, 10 minutes about.
5. Add in the brandy; allow it to evaporate.
6. Add in the cream and mascarpone; bring to a boil; decrease heat, and simmer for 2 minutes to thicken and reduce the cream.
7. Add up to 1 teaspoon salt and the cracked pepper; decrease heat to keep the mixture warm.
8. Toast both sides of the bread under the broiler; place 1 slice on each of 4 heated serving plates; divided the mushroom mixture among them, and top with the remaining toast.