Mushroom Pesto Crostino

Ingredients

Servings

10 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

2 Tbsp

Olive Oil , divided

10 slices

Baguettes

1/4-inch slices

2 1/4 cups

Cremini Mushrooms

2 Tbsp

Basil Pesto

2/3 cup

Mozzarella Cheese

2/3 cup

Parmesan Cheese

1

Lemon , juiced, zested

2 tsp of juice and 1 tsp of zest needed

1 Tbsp

Thinly Sliced Fresh Basil Leaves

to taste

Salt

to taste

Ground Black Pepper

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Step 2

Brush the Baguette Slices (10 slices) with Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) and toast in the oven for 10 minutes or until lightly golden.

Step 3

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) . Once the oil is hot, add the Cremini Mushrooms (2 1/4 cups) , and season with Salt (to taste) . Sauté for 5-8 minutes or until the mushrooms start to soften and take on color.

Step 4

Add 2 tsp of Lemon Juice (1) , season with Ground Black Pepper (to taste) , and stir for 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat.

Step 5

Spread a thin layer of Basil Pesto (2 Tbsp) onto your crostini. Top with Mozzarella Cheese (2/3 cup) and mushrooms.

Step 6

Bake in the oven until the cheese has melted.

Step 7

Garnish with 1 tsp of lemon zest, Parmesan Cheese (2/3 cup) , and Fresh Basil Leaves (1 Tbsp) . Serve while warm.