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Mediterranean Bruschetta




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 18 (3/4") thick baguette slices
  
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  
• 4 cloves garlic, divided
  
• 3 cups thinly sliced mushrooms such as cremini, oyster, and shiitake
  
• 2 to 3 roasted sweet red peppers, thinly sliced into 1 1/2" pieces
  
• 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, quartered
  
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  
• 3/4 cup shredded Fontina or Monterey Jack cheese
  






Instructions



1. Preheat broiler.
   
2. Lightly brush both sides of bread with a small amount of olive oil. Broil bread under broiler until golden brown on both sides, turning once.
   
3. Meanwhile, in large skillet, stir in 1 T olive oil, saute 2 cloves minced garlic and mushrooms over medium high heat until lightly browned and slightly softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add roasted peppers, olives and ground black pepper; remove from heat.
   
4. Brush top side of baguette slices with remaining garlic cloves (cut in half). Top bread with mushroom mixture and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
   






Final Comments


Makes 18 appetizer servings.