Description
Mushroom Bouchees are elegant bite-sized appetizers featuring a savory mushroom filling rolled inside thin slices of white bread, baked to golden perfection. They make a perfect starter for dinner parties or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 (10 oz) can mushroom pieces, drained and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup half and half
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Bread
- 10 slices white sandwich bread
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a baking sheet with butter or nonstick spray for easy removal of the bouchées.
- Create the mushroom filling: Finely chop the green onions, garlic, and drained mushroom pieces until almost paste-like, or pulse them briefly in a food processor for a smoother texture.
- Sauté the mushroom mixture: In a small saucepan or skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the mushroom mixture and cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently.
- Thicken the filling: Whisk the cornstarch into the half and half until smooth, then stir this into the mushroom mixture. Continue stirring often and cook until the mixture thickens, approximately 3 minutes. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the bread: Remove the crusts from the bread slices, then use a rolling pin to flatten them out until very thin and flat, which helps in rolling and creating a delicate bite.
- Assemble the rolls: Spread the mushroom filling evenly over each flattened bread slice. Roll each slice tightly into a spiral shape.
- Slice and arrange: Cut each roll into 1-inch rounds and place them cut side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until the bread turns golden brown and crisp.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm as an elegant appetizer.
Notes
- Use fresh mushrooms if preferred; sauté and chop finely before adding for a fresher taste.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute white bread with gluten-free sandwich bread.
- To add extra flavor, sprinkle a little grated Parmesan cheese inside the roll before baking.
- Make sure to roll the bread slices tightly to maintain shape during baking.
- These bouchées can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving to ensure freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
