Mushroom Croustades

Discover the ultimate party appetizer with these irresistible Mushroom Croustades! Delicately crisp bread cups serve as the perfect vessel for a rich and creamy mushroom filling, featuring sautéed white or cremini mushrooms, shallots, and fragrant thyme. Enhanced with a luscious blend of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, this bite-sized delight delivers bold flavor in every mouthful. These elegant, golden-brown croustades are easy to prepare, taking just 35 minutes from start to finish, making them an ideal choice for effortless entertaining. Whether you're hosting a cozy gathering or a celebratory feast, these savory mushroom croustades are guaranteed to impress your guests and elevate any appetizer spread.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 200 grams white or cremini mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 medium (finely chopped) shallot
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 slices white sandwich bread
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Using a rolling pin, flatten each slice of sandwich bread until thin. Cut the bread into circles using a 3-inch cookie cutter.

Step 3

Lightly grease a mini muffin tin with olive oil, then press a bread circle into each cavity to form a cup shape.

Step 4

Brush the bread cups with a small amount of olive oil to help them crisp up. Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and let cool.

Step 5

While the bread cups are baking, prepare the mushroom filling. Finely chop the mushrooms and the shallot.

Step 6

In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped shallot and cook for 2 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 7

Add the chopped mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5–6 minutes until they release their juices and the liquid mostly evaporates.

Step 8

Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the filling is creamy and thickened. Remove from heat.

Step 9

Spoon the mushroom filling evenly into each baked bread cup.

Step 10

Optionally, garnish with additional thyme leaves or a sprinkle of Parmesan before serving.

Step 11

Serve warm immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	537.1 grams (537.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1308

Total Fat 87.10g	112%
Saturated Fat 35.90g	180%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.70g
Cholesterol 154mg	51%
Sodium 2500mg	109%
Total Carbohydrate 103.90g	38%
Dietary Fiber 9.40g	34%
Total Sugars 19.40g
Protein 23.40g	47%

Vitamin D 21IU	103%
Calcium 326mg	25%
Iron 8mg	43%
Potassium 931mg	20%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.6%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 32.1%