Wild Mushroom Garlic Crostini (Printable)

Sautéed wild mushrooms atop garlicky toasts, finished with Parmesan and fresh thyme for a flavorful starter.

# What You Need:

→ Bread & Garlic

01 - 1 baguette, sliced into 8 diagonal pieces
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 large garlic cloves, peeled

→ Mushrooms

04 - 10 ounces mixed wild mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, oyster), cleaned and sliced
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1 small shallot, finely chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ To Finish

10 - 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, shaved
11 - Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush both sides lightly with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
03 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.
04 - While still warm, rub one side of each toast with a peeled garlic clove. Set aside.
05 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
06 - Add shallot and sauté for 1 minute until translucent.
07 - Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
08 - Add sliced mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and any liquid has evaporated.
09 - Stir in 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves and adjust seasoning as needed.
10 - Spoon mushroom mixture evenly over toasted bread slices.
11 - Top each crostini with shaved Parmesan and additional thyme leaves or sprigs.
12 - Serve warm immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes.
  • Uses a variety of wild mushrooms for deep, complex flavor.
  • The technique of rubbing fresh garlic on warm toast provides a fragrant, authentic base.
02 -
  • Clean mushrooms with a damp cloth instead of rinsing to keep them from absorbing excess water.
  • Wait to rub the garlic on the bread until it is fresh out of the oven to ensure the garlic melts into the crust.
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