Description
Indulgent Four Cheese Mushroom Toasts invite gourmet appetites into an Italian-inspired culinary experience. Crisp bread layered with rich, melted cheeses and earthy mushrooms promises a luxurious taste adventure crafted to satisfy sophisticated palates.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 400 grams (14.11 ounces) cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 4 slices sourdough bread
Cheeses:
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) grated havarti cheese
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) grated swiss cheese
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) mozzarella cheese
Supplemental Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (59 milliliters) sour cream
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup (59 milliliters) green onions, thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (2 times in recipe)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter completely melts and starts to sizzle.
- Add mushrooms, salt, and ground black pepper, thoroughly coating the mushrooms in the oil-butter mixture. Sauté for approximately 5 minutes until mushrooms begin to soften.
- Pour Worcestershire sauce over the mushrooms, stirring carefully to distribute evenly. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes until mushrooms develop a deep, rich brown color.
- Remove mushrooms from skillet and transfer to a plate. Separate the most visually appealing whole mushroom slices, setting them aside for garnishing later.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and melted butter. Whisk until ingredients are smoothly integrated.
- Add minced garlic, dried onion flakes, and freshly ground black pepper to the creamy base. Stir until seasonings are thoroughly incorporated.
- Gently fold in the four different cheeses and finely chopped green onions, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Arrange bread slices in a single layer on a large sheet pan. Broil for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden on one side, then flip and toast the opposite side.
- Allow bread to cool slightly until just warm to the touch.
- Fold the cooled, chopped mushrooms into the cheese mixture, creating a uniform spread.
- Generously spread the cheese-mushroom mixture across each toasted bread slice.
- Strategically place the reserved whole mushroom slices on top of each toast.
- Return sheet pan to broiler, watching carefully as cheese begins to bubble and brown. Broil at 500 degrees Fahrenheit (260 degrees Celsius) for 3-5 minutes until cheese is completely melted and edges are golden.
- Garnish with additional chopped green onions and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Prep these toasts quickly by having all ingredients measured and ready before starting cooking.
- Choose portobello or cremini mushrooms for deeper, richer flavor profiles that elevate the entire dish.
- Control broiler heat carefully to prevent burning while ensuring perfect cheese melting and golden-brown topping.
- Slice reserved mushrooms strategically to create an attractive presentation on top of the cheese spread.
- Serve immediately after broiling to maintain crispy toast texture and enjoy melted cheese at its peak temperature.
- Customize cheese blend by selecting your favorite varieties that complement each other’s sharpness and creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 521 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 685 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg