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Bruschetta - Mushroom and cheese

Bruschetta - Mushroom and cheese
“These quick and tasty nibbles offer the perfect start to a meal or a sure-fire cure for the munchies.”
Ingredients

Bruschetta

  • slices of bread
  • garlic clove

Topping

  • 2 tsp butter
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp thyme leaves
  • 4 small mushrooms, sliced 5mm thick
  • salt, pepper
  • 1 tbsp creme fraiche
  • 2 tbsp raclette or fontina cheese, shaved

Chef: Stephanie Alexander Photo: Marina Oliphant Source: The Age Tuesday June 27, 2006 Italian, Quick, Contemporary, Vegetarian, Nut free, Snacks

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Method

For bruschetta

Cut thick slices from a substantial loaf and toast on a barbecue. Rub lightly with a cut clove of garlic.

For topping

Heat butter and olive oil in pan with thyme leaves. Add sliced mushrooms and cover for two minutes. Uncover. Increase heat if too much liquid. Season with salt and pepper and creme fraiche and increase heat. Stir to mix well.

Pile shaved cheese onto grilled slice of bread. Top with mushroom mixture and grill for a minute.