Melted Swiss And Mushroom Bruschetta

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 italian baguette (3 in diameter)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (3 cups)
• 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, sliced (3 cups)
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup coarsely shredded aged swiss cheese (4 oz.)
• 1/4 cup sliced pitted black olives, preferably imported

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet, over medium-high heat, heat oil until hot.
• 2 add mushrooms, onion, thyme and pepper. cook and stir until lightly browned and moisture has evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes. transfer to a medium bowl, stir in cheese and olives.
• 3 season to taste with salt, if desired.
• 4 slice bread in 1/2 inch slices.
• 5 brush extra virgin olive oil on both sides. toast both sides in a 400 degree oven until crisp but only lightly browned.
• 6 rub slices with the cut sides of a split garlic clove.
• 7 spoon mushroom mixture on top and serve open-faced.