


Mushrooms Used For this Crostini Recipe
Crimini mushrooms are deeper and nuttier in flavour than typical white mushrooms and they pair perfectly with the bright flavours of the herbs and the creaminess of the cheese. This is the perfect crostini recipe for any home chef: simple, healthy, and fresh ingredients that speak for themselves. I think you’re going to love it!
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Want more recipes featuring mushrooms? Make this Easy Mushroom Risotto, or try this recipe for White Wine and Garlic Mushrooms.
Crostini Recipe Ingredients
For the Cream Cheese Spread:- 4 oz low-fat cream cheese (use high-fat if you prefer), softened to room temperature
- 1 clove of garlic, finely grated
- a pinch of sea salt
- a pinch of pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 220g Canadian crimini mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 cup white wine
- a pinch of sea salt
- a pinch of pepper
How to Make the Mushroom Crostini Recipe
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking sheet with some parchment paper. (I love these pre-cut parchment paper sheets.) Slice the 1/2 baguette into 16 thin slices and arrange them on the baking sheet.








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Crostini Recipe with Fresh Mushrooms, Garlic, and Herbs
This crostini recipe makes a great healthy appetizer. The mushroom crotini have incredible flavour! They're easy to make and will impress your guests.

Recipe: Ingredients
- 16 slices (approximately 1/2) whole grain baguette
For the Cream Cheese Spread:
- 4 oz low-fat cream cheese use high-fat if you prefer, softened to room temperature
- 1 clove garlic finely grated
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
For the Mushrooms:
- 220 g Canadian crimini mushrooms thinly sliced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- fresh chives for garnish
Recipe: Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking sheet with some parchment paper. (I love these pre-cut parchment paper sheets.) Slice the 1/2 baguette into 16 thin slices and arrange them on the baking sheet.
- Place sheet into preheated oven and toast the baguette slices for 5-7 minutes, or until they've reached a light golden brown colour.
- Meanwhile, place the cream cheese in a medium bowl and add the basil, thyme, sea salt and pepper. Using a microplane zester (or a very fine grater), grate the clove of garlic into the bowl. Mix the ingredients together very well using a spoon or a rubber spatula until well combined; set mixture aside.
- Check your baguettes and remove pan from oven when they're toasted.
- Set a large skillet over medium high heat. When the pan is hot, add the olive oil, the mushrooms, the salt and pepper, and the thyme. Saute the mushrooms in the oil and spices for a few minutes just until they begin to soften slightly and release some of their juices.
- Turn the heat down to medium low and add the wine. Cover the pan and let the mushrooms cook in the wine for several minutes, until they've softened completely and turned a rich, dark brown colour.
- Spread a generous dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto each baguette slice and top with several pieces of the sauteed mushrooms warm from the pan.
- Garnish with a few fresh chives, and serve!
Recipe: Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Crostini Recipe with Fresh Mushrooms, Garlic, and Herbs
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 112
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 4mg1%
Sodium 235mg10%
Potassium 117mg3%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 39IU1%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 38mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
I seriously cannot believe these are only 1 WW pt each!! Amazingly delicious. I'll take 5 🙂
Thanks Olivia! If you use low fat cream cheese, a whole grain baguette and only a little bit of oil, they're only 1 WW pt! Gotta love healthy treats 🙂
Your pictures are amazing! So yummy looking! I've never tried Crimini mushrooms, just always buy white ones… but I think it's time to try something new!
Thanks! Crimini mushrooms have a similar flavour to white mushrooms but they're a little bit stronger and they taste a little more "woodsy" 🙂 They're great in a soup, stir fry, etc.
I love simple recipes and this is one for the books. I refuse to use boring button mushrooms, I always opt for Crimini, or a wild mushroom blend. I think these would be great with goat cheese too!
Thanks Nicole! Crimini mushrooms are really great. And you're right about the goat cheese! Great idea.
Those are a beautiful appetizer! I host a Christmas party every year and am always looking for vegetarian options, those would be perfect!
Thanks Renee! They are a really great vegetarian option 🙂
Oh wow! I love how delicious this sounds! I used to have mushroom toasts in the morning but the idea of adding that delicious creamy cream cheese is genius! 🙂
Thanks Dini! The cream cheese really takes this dish to the next level! So yummy!
I am not a big fan of mushrooms, but if I saw a platte of these, I would definitely try at least one because they look delicious!
Thanks Julia!
Yum! I LOVE mushrooms and YES they do look "meaty!" A perfect party treat!
Thanks Jenn! 🙂
Those look wonderful! The fact that you're using cremini mushrooms makes them all the more better. It's the only mushroom I will use. They are the perfect meaty bonus to a vegetarian dish.
Thank you so much! I hope you enjoyed them!!
I love that you sauteed the mushrooms to get that flavor into them for this appetizer. Looks delicious.
Thanks so much!
LOVE mushrooms! Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!
You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy them 🙂
I just had something similar at a restaurant recently! It was delicious but they used a ricotta cream cheese mixture instead
Then you’ll definetly enjoy this version too!! 🙂
All I need is a glass of wine and your mushroom crostini.
Glad that you like them! 🙂
I'd grab one of these off an appetizer plate for sure. They look so tasty. Lovely to know they are healthy too!
So glad you like this recipe!!
So delicious and simple thyme and mushooms are such wonderful partners and what great pictures, bright perky and they make me smile!
Thanks! So glad to hear that!! 🙂