Crostini with Champignon Mushroom Pâté

Crostini with champignon mushroom pâté are a delicious and relatively easy-to-prepare appetizer. Here’s a recipe for tasty crostini:

Ingredients

• 200 g of fresh champignon mushrooms
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley
• 100 g of creamy cheese (such as Philadelphia or ricotta)
• Homemade bread or baguette

Preparation

1. Clean the champignon mushrooms well, removing any soil residues, and chop them into small pieces.
2. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan and add the peeled and crushed garlic cloves. Sauté for a couple of minutes without burning them.
3. Add the champignon mushrooms to the pan, season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are golden brown and their release of moisture has evaporated.
4. Remove the garlic cloves and transfer the mushrooms to a blender. Add the chopped parsley and blend until a creamy consistency is obtained.
5. Combine the creamy cheese with the mushroom pâté and stir until it is uniform. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
6. Cut the homemade bread or baguette into slices, toast the slices in the oven or on a grill until they are crispy.
7. Spread the mushroom pâté on the toasted bread slices and serve the crostini while still warm.

Curiosity

Mushroom pâté is a classic of French cuisine. In Italy, the love for mushrooms often translates into local versions of pâté, with the potential addition of typical ingredients such as truffle, aromatic herbs or local wines to further enrich the flavor. This appetizer pairs well with a glass of light white wine or a not-too-structured red wine.