Porcini Mushroom Crostini, a tasty and quick appetizer to prepare, perfect to start a lunch or dinner or to accompany an aperitif. The recipe is very simple and you can use either fresh or frozen porcini mushrooms. The other day I went to visit my mom in the mountains with Francesca and Giorgia, and a dear friend gave me a beautiful basket of mushrooms and a piece of special cheese, taken from a local shepherd.
I then thought of preparing some crostoni, perfect for an aperitif with friends and ready in just a few minutes. That cheese and those mushrooms together on a piece of bread are phenomenal! I realize it may not be easy for you to replicate the recipe using the same cheese, but I recommend using a particularly flavorful one, like Emmental or Gruyère. I’m sure you’ll make a great impression. If you are also a fan of mushrooms and cheese, then I invite you to join me in the kitchen because these crostini with porcini mushrooms and cheese will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Stove, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer, Fall
- Energy 193.95 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 14.87 (g) of which sugars 3.06 (g)
- Proteins 7.95 (g)
- Fat 11.52 (g) of which saturated 2.96 (g)of which unsaturated 1.69 (g)
- Fibers 3.59 (g)
- Sodium 1,069.52 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 43 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 7 oz porcini mushrooms (weight of cleaned mushrooms)
- 4 slices whole grain multi-cereal bread
- 1.5 oz cheese (aged like Gruyère)
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- parsley (to taste)
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Tools
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Pan
- Air Fryer
Steps
First, clean the mushrooms. Remember, do not wash them under water because they act like sponges and would absorb it, compromising the recipe. You just need a little patience for this operation. Alternatively, you can also use frozen ones.
Brush them with an old toothbrush to remove excess dirt. Then, with a small knife, remove the impurities that remain on the mushroom stems and then wipe them with a damp cloth.
Once done, you can slice them. Then clean the garlic clove and sauté it in a pan with oil. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook on low heat with a lid, stirring occasionally, for 8/10 minutes. During cooking, they will release water and a delicious sauce will form. Prepared this way, they are also excellent for dressing a plate of tagliatelle, but we will make them even more delightful.
Cut a piece of bread into slices about 0.75 inches thick. Grease a pan with a little oil and toast the bread slices on both sides for a few minutes, being careful not to burn them. Once they are golden, distribute the mushrooms previously sautéed in the pan. Then add a slice of cheese and place them in the air fryer at 350°F for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
The mushroom crostini are ready to be served as an appetizer or aperitif with friends and family.
Storage and tips for porcini mushroom crostini
It’s best to enjoy the bruschetta with mushrooms right after cooking in the air fryer.
FAQ Questions and Answers for porcini mushroom crostini
Can I use other types of mushrooms?
Of course, you can use any other type of mushrooms you prefer.
Can the cheese be melted in the oven?
Yes, certainly, you can also use a traditional oven to melt the cheese on top.
