This mushroom crostini with perfectly cooked mushrooms, creamy mascarpone cheese, and truffle salt may be my favorite way to eat mushrooms. Such an easy snack or appetizer!
I have made this mushroom crostini for fun and as my dinner many times! I love it. The mushrooms are buttery and golden brown, the cheese is super creamy, and the truffle salt takes everything up a notch!
I use my favorite method of cooking mushrooms, which is easy and makes the mushrooms very tasty. I love them so much that I even use them for our easy mushroom pasta!
Key Ingredients
- Mushrooms: You can use almost any type of mushroom in this recipe. Remove any tough stems and cut or tear your mushrooms into even sized pieces. I used cremini and shiitake mushrooms in the photos, but portobello, oyster, and wild mushrooms are all great.
- Olive oil: I cook my mushrooms in a skillet with olive oil (I love how it adds a golden brown crust and flavor).
- Butter, garlic, lemon, and thyme: After cooking my mushrooms, I mix butter, garlic, fresh lemon zest, fresh thyme leaves, and lemon juice. These ingredients come together to create a light mushroom butter sauce (it’s out of this world).
- Bread: Use your favorite baguette, preferably from a local bakery.
- Mascarpone: This is a creamy Italian cheese that tastes buttery and sweet. It’s like cream cheese but softer. Cream cheese is a good substitute, or you can try tangy goat cheese.
- Truffle Salt: This is optional and a bit pricey but a lot of fun. I always keep a jar in our kitchen and find myself sprinkling it over scrambled eggs, popcorn, creamy mac and cheese, and more.
How to Make Mushroom Crostini
You can read our favorite way to cook mushrooms, but the key is to use a heavy skillet that gives the mushrooms plenty of room. Then, add mushrooms in one layer to get a chance to brown (instead of steam). If it is brown on one side, move it and get some color on the other side. Finish with salt, pepper, garlic, lemon zest, thyme, and butter!
Once you have your mushrooms, you will spread the creamy mascarpone over the slices of toasted bread, add the mushrooms, and finish with a sprinkling of truffle salt. It’s easy and always playable with my friends.
Easy Mushroom Crostini
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This easy mushroom crostini recipe is always a hit, whether I’m serving it up to friends or making it for an easy weeknight dinner. Use any mushrooms for this. I used cremini and shiitake mushrooms in the photos, but portobello, oyster, and wild mushrooms are all great. Truffle salt is a bit of a waste, so feel free to skip it if you need to. If not, add an extra pop of flavor. I also love it sprinkled over eggs and popcorn!
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You will need it
8 ounces (226g) mushrooms such as cremini, shiitake, or portobello (2 ½ cups chopped)
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1/4 teaspoon sea salt or more to taste
1/8 teaspoon fresh black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 clove of garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 tablespoon fresh grated lemon
Juice of half a lemon
1 baguette, cut into 3/4-inch slices and toasted
6 ounces (170g) mascarpone cheese or cream cheese
Truffle salt, optional
Chopped fresh chives, optional
Directions
- Prepare the Mushrooms
1Using a damp paper towel, remove the dirt from the mushrooms. Cut off and discard any tough stems. Cut into 1/4-inch slices or, if the mushrooms are larger, such as portobello, cut into 1/4-inch cubes.
2Heat the olive oil in a large, wide pan over medium heat.
3Add the mushrooms and spread in a single layer. Then cook, without stirring, until browned on one side, 3 to 5 minutes.
4Stir and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown on all sides. Add salt and pepper, butter, garlic, thyme, and lemon zest. Cook until the garlic is fragrant and the butter has absorbed the mushrooms, about 2 minutes.
5Remove the skillet from the heat and add the lemon juice.
Tips from Adam and Joanne
- To cook the baguette: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush or drizzle with olive oil, then bake in the oven until lightly toasted, about five minutes.
- The nutrition facts given below are estimates.
Food Per Serving
Serving Size
1/6 of the recipe (two pieces)
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Calories
308
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Perfect Oils
18.3g
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Saturated Fats
8.8g
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Cholesterol
41.1 mg
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Sodium
518.9mg
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Carbohydrate
28.8g
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Dietary fiber
1.9g
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Total Sugar
2.4g
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Proteins
8.8g
