Crostini With Wild Mushrooms and Mozzarella

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 lb mushroom, with stems removed, chopped (button or wild)
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
• 24 slices country bread, small slices (1/2-inch-thick, preferably ciabatta)
• 1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, and cut into 24 slices (salted)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Add mushrooms and sauté 3 to 4 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour in wine; increase heat to high and cook, stirring, until liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Mix in salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Arrange bread on a large baking sheet.

8. 8

   Top each piece with a slice of mozzarella.

9. 9

   Bake 5 to 7 minutes, until cheese is melted.

10. 10

    Top crostini with mushroom mixture; sprinkle with parsley.

11. 11

    Serve warm.