Description
A delightful appetizer featuring savory mushrooms, caramelized onions, and melted cheese atop crispy baguette slices. These elegant bite-sized treats are perfect for entertaining guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Base
- 1 French Baguette (sliced)
- For the Canape Topping
- 8 oz Baby Bella mushrooms (coarsely chopped)
- 1/2 onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- 3 slices cooked bacon (chopped)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup heaping Mexican cheese (finely shredded)
- 1/4 cup dried parsley
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp of butter. Once melted, add the diced onions and sauté until they become lightly caramelized, approximately 3 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even browning. The onions should become soft and slightly golden. Transfer the caramelized onions to a medium-sized bowl.
- Sauté the Mushrooms
- Using the same skillet, add the remaining 2 Tbsp of butter. Once melted, add the coarsely chopped Baby Bella mushrooms. Cook the mushrooms until most of their liquid evaporates, which should take about 5 minutes. The mushrooms will reduce in volume and become tender. Add the sautéed mushrooms to the bowl with the onions.
- Prepare the Topping Mixture
- To the bowl containing the onions and mushrooms, add the crushed garlic, chopped bacon, mayonnaise, salt, shredded Mexican cheese, and dried parsley. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined. The mixture can be refrigerated until needed or used immediately.
- Arrange the Bread Slices
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Arrange the French baguette slices on a large baking pan in a single layer, making sure they don’t overlap.
- Top and Bake
- Place a heaping tablespoon of the mushroom mixture on each baguette slice and gently spread it out to cover the surface. Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 8 minutes. Be careful not to overbake as the cheese will dry out. The canapes are ready when the cheese is melted and the edges of the bread are lightly toasted.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh mushrooms and clean them properly before chopping.
- You can substitute Mexican cheese with other melting cheeses like mozzarella or Gruyère.
- These canapes are best served warm immediately after baking.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon or substitute with smoked paprika for a similar depth of flavor.
- Leftover topping mixture can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and used for a second batch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 canapes
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg