2bleu's Mushroom And Swiss On Crostini Toast Appetizers

Total Time: 12 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 loaf crusty italian bread, sliced thin and toasted (you can use a crusty french bread or a 6 oz bag of new yorker bagel chips works nice also)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 shallots, peeled and chopped fine
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red bell peppers, diced small
• 4 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced small and thin (assorted)
• 1 tablespoon herbs (suggested buddha's herb mix for mushrooms)
• 8 ounces swiss cheese, shredded (use the best quality)

Recipe

• 1 place parchment paper onto a cookie sheet (or two). lay out the toasted bread evenly onto the cookie sheet(s). set aside.
• 2 in a large skillet cook garlic and shallots in hot oil over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. add red peppers, saute 1-2 minutes.
• 3 add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3-5 minutes or until tender. stir in assorted herbs.
• 4 place a small amount of the mushroom mixture on top of each bread slice. (about 1 tsp each). sprinkle some chives over the mushrooms. sprinkle the shredded swiss over top of the chives.
• 5 broil on low setting 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. serve immediately.