Smoked Mushroom and Gruyere Bites
These savory bites feature earthy shiitake mushrooms enhanced with a touch of applewood smoke, paired with the nutty, umami-rich flavor of melted Gruyere cheese. They are served on a toasted baguette slice for a satisfying appetizer that balances bitter and umami notes.
Prep Time
25 min
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
12
Calories
95 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Slice the baguette into 12 rounds, about 1/2 inch thick.
~2 min - 2
Place baguette slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with a little olive oil and toast under the broiler for 1-2 minutes per side, or until lightly golden. Set aside.
~5 min - 3
Clean and slice the shiitake mushrooms into roughly 1/4 inch thick pieces.
~3 min - 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and lightly browned.
~7 min - 5
Prepare your smoking gun according to manufacturer's instructions. Place the sautéed mushrooms in a bowl or a clean, empty container. Cover the top with plastic wrap or a lid. Inject smoke into the container and let it sit for 3-5 minutes to infuse.
~5 min - 6
Grate the Gruyere cheese.
~1 min - 7
Top each toasted baguette slice with a portion of the smoked mushrooms, then a generous sprinkle of grated Gruyere cheese.
~2 min - 8
Place the topped baguette slices back onto the baking sheet. Broil for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
~2 min - 9
Serve immediately.
Tips
- If you don't have a smoking gun, you can skip the smoking step. The mushrooms and Gruyere will still be delicious.
- For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a pinch of smoked paprika to the mushrooms while sautéing.
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