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Bruschetta appetizer with caramelized onions, cheese, mushrooms and garnished with microgreens.

Caramelized Onion Bruschetta with Mushrooms

A delicious appetizer or snack of richly browned, sweet onions and meaty mushrooms
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 130kcal
Author: Dahn Boquist

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf Italian bread cut into 18 slices
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 medium onions thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms cleaned and sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 9 slices of Swiss cheese cut in half
  • Fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven broiler.
  • Place the slices of bread on a baking sheet, Use 2 tablespoons of olive oil to brush on one side of the slices.. Place them under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until they are golden. Set aside. Turn off the oven.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion slices and cook until they are soft and a deep brown, about 25 to 30 minutes, Transfer to a dish and reserve.
  • In the same skillet set over medium heat add the mushroom slices. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally for 8-10 minutes until the mushrooms have released their liquid.
    Remove the lid, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and cook until the mushrooms are a golden brown. Add the garlic, fresh thyme and salt. cook for another 30 seconds until the garlic is soft and fragrant. Transfer to a dish and set aside.

Turn on the oven broiler again:

  • With the toasted bread on the baking sheet, add a portion of the cheese to each bread slice, transfer to the oven and allow the cheese to melt slightly. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and assemble the bruschetta.
  • Divide the onion and mushrooms over each of the slices of bread, and garnish with fresh herbs. Transfer the bruschetta to a platter and serve warm or at room temperature

Notes

  • The topping can be prepared 1-2 days in advance, stored in the refrigerator and re-warmed before serving.
  • Options for a good melting cheese: Monterey Jack, Havarti, Provolone, Munster, Smoked Gouda
  • Garnish with any fresh herbs or microgreens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 244mg | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 1.2g