Mozzarella Mushrooms with Garlic Toast

Mozzarella Mushrooms with Garlic Toast Recipe photo by Taste of Home

• Total Time: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

• Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces)
• MUSHROOMS:
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 package (3 ounces) julienned soft sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
• 1/4 cup dry red wine
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

Directions

• Preheat broiler. Mix butter, basil and garlic. Cut baguette horizontally in half; spread with butter mixture. Cut each half into six portions; place on a baking sheet, cut side up.
• In a broiler-safe skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat; saute mushrooms until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, wine, 2 tablespoons basil, salt and pepper; cook, uncovered, 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; top with cheese. Broil 4-5 in. from heat until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes; sprinkle with remaining basil.
• Broil baguette portions until lightly toasted. Serve with mushrooms.

SOURCE: Taste of Home