Mushroom and Goat Cheese Bites |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This recipe takes advantage of the convenient mini phyllo shells. It's a great make-ahead dish since they can be made a day ahead and put into the oven just before guests arrive. Ingredients:
2 shallots |
1 garlic clove |
1 1/2 cups fresh cremini mushrooms or 1 1/2 cups button mushrooms |
2 teaspoons olive oil |
2 tablespoons chicken stock |
salt |
pepper |
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried basil |
3 tablespoons goat cheese |
15 miniature phyllo cups |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a small bowl of a food processor, process the shallots and garlic until chopped.
3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
4. Add the mushrooms to the small bowl of the processor and process until chopped.
5. In a heated saute pan, add the olive oil and the shallot-garlic mixture and saute for 1 minute.
6. Add the chopped mushrooms and continue to saute for 3-5 minutes.
7. Add the chicken stock and simmer until the liquid evaporates.
8. Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir in the basil.
9. Place 1 rounded teaspoon of filling into each phyllo shell.
10. Top with about 1/2 t of goat cheese, or to taste.
11. Bake in the oven for 5 minutes.
12. Serve warm.
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