Description
A warm and inviting appetizer featuring sweet caramelized onions and robust mushrooms on toasted bread, perfect for gatherings and simple enough for weeknight snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- Baguette or ciabatta
- 2 large yellow onions
- 8 oz cremini, shiitake, or portobello mushrooms
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- Fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Goat cheese or shaved Parmesan
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Start by slicing your baguette into ½-inch thick slices. Lay them on a baking sheet and brush one side with olive oil.
- Toast the bread: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toast the bread for about 10-12 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
- Caramelize the onions: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Sauté the mushrooms: In the same skillet, add more olive oil, then toss in your sliced mushrooms. Cook until golden and seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Combine and season: Mix the onions and mushrooms in the skillet, adding fresh herbs and any additional seasoning.
- Assemble your crostini: Top each slice of toasted bread with a generous helping of the mixture.
- Garnish & serve: Finish with cheese and balsamic glaze if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze for an extra layer of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: crostini, appetizer, caramelized onions, mushrooms, party food