Mushroom Olive Bruschetta

Name: Mushroom Olive Bruschetta
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Cuisine: Indian Recipes, Italian Appetizers, Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1 anchovy fillet; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes; 1/4 cup chopped pitted green olives; 1/4 cup chopped ripe olives; 1 tablespoon capers, drained; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 24 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick); 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

After experimenting with different ingredients and flavor combinations, I came up with this variation on traditional tomato-based bruschetta. I've also used this recipe as a stuffing for chicken breast, and sometimes will add a little feta cheese. You can make it ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator, but be sure to bring it to room temperature before serving—that's how it tastes best! —Colleen Blasetti, Palm Coast, Florida

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 anchovy fillet
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped pitted green olives
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
24 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, saute mushrooms, onion and anchovy in oil until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in the tomatoes, olives, capers, thyme, basil, oregano and pepper.
Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with butter; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 375° until lightly browned, 8-9 minutes. With a slotted spoon, top each slice with 1 tablespoon mushroom mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1 appetizer: 44 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 127mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

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Originally published as Mushroom Olive Bruschetta w/parmesan crostinis in Taste of Home Christmas Annual 2019

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bonito15

Aug 13, 2019

Love this because you can make the topping early and then just top the bread when guests arrive - except i ate a lot of the filling before it got to the bread - amazing