Recipe

Mushroom Tapas Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Californiacook / All my dishes 5 months, 2 weeks ago Easy mushroom & mascarpone party nibbles, topped with almond-garlic streusel. This is a prize-winning recipe from Bay's. One-third cup of shallots sounded like too much to me, so I brought it down to a few. For a more finger-friendly appy, slice the muffins in quarters before serving.... More Prep:10m Cook:15m Servings:10	Californiac
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Ingredients

Almond-garlic Streusel:

1 cup english muffin cumbs -- about 1 muffin

1 tablespoon olive oil

3 cloves garlic

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup sliced almonds

Mushroom Mixture:

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 shallots -- finely chopped

1 teaspoon garlic -- minced

12 ounces mushroom -- mixed, (button, oyster, cremini shiitake

2 tablespoons dry sherry

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon fresh thyme -- finely chopped

5 English muffins -- split & lightly toasted

1 1/2 cups mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese) -- room temperature

thyme leaves -- optional

Directions

Combine crumbs, oil, garlic, pepper and almonds in large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until crumbs and almonds are light golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside to cool.

Mushroom Mixture:

Using same skillet, wipe clean; add oil, heating to medium. Saute shallots and garlic until soft, about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, sherry and salt; saute until mushrooms are tender, about 10-12 minutes. Stir in thyme and continue to cook until most of liquid evaporates.

Spread muffin tapas with cheese. Top cheese evenly with mushroom mixture; place Tapas on baking sheet. Bake at 350 F until hot, about 5 minutes. Spoon Almond-Garlic Streusel over mushroom. Garnish with thyme, if desired.

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valinkenmore 5 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Oh this sounds so good and different. Will definitely put it on my appetizer recipe card as a keeper. Keep 'em coming" - you've got wonderful recipes! High 5

pleclare 5 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Different and wonderful!