Mushroom Canapes
This recipe from MarthaStewart.com is a decadent starter for winter festivities. The fresh flavors of cream, parsley, and good butter bring out the earthy sweetness of the mushrooms, and the elegance of toasted baguettes make this finger food that is worthy of holiday finery. Our suggestion: serve with champagne!
Ingredients
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- 1 lb. wild mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 16 baguette slices, toasted
- fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan. Add mushrooms and cook over medium-low heat until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and cook over medium heat until most of the cream has been absorbed. Add salt and pepper.
- Spoon mushroom mixture onto baguette toasts.
- Top each toast with a sprig of parsley. Serve immediately.
