California Style Rustic Bruschetta

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 7 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/2 cup shiitake mushroom, sliced
• 1/2 cup cremini mushroom, sliced
• 1/2 cup artichoke heart, sliced
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato, sliced
• 1 medium french baguette
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 shallot, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• shaved parmesan cheese (garnish)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400°f.
• 2 combine onion and 2 tablespoons olive oil in large saute pan over medium heat. add 1/4 teaspoon salt. cook until onions are soft and golden brown, about 20 minutes.
• 3 meanwhile, toss mushrooms and artichoke hearts with 3 tablespoons olive oil on a medium baking sheet. roast for 10 to 15 minutes, until everything is golden brown. reduce oven temperature to 300°f.
• 4 combine caramelized onions, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, and sun dried tomatoes in a large bowl. set aside.
• 5 cut baguette into 1/4-inch-thick slices. place slices on a large baking sheet, and drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. bake for 15-20 minutes, until crisp but not browned. set aside.
• 6 combine mascarpone cheese, minced garlic, minced shallots, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. whisk until combined.
• 7 spread toasted baguette slices with the mascarpone mixture, then top with mushroom mixture. garnish with shaved parmesan cheese.