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Mushroom Olive Crostini

Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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The Mushroom Olive Crostini is an all-rounder, with an irresistible appearance, peppy flavour and inviting aroma too. Just make sure the crostini is served as soon as it is prepared.
This bite size appetizer is perfect for a Cocktail Party .
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
15 Mins
Total Time
25 Mins
Makes
12 servings
Ingredients
Main Recipe
For The Topping
1 cup finely chopped mushrooms (khumbh)
2 tbsp onion , finely chopped
45659 green chilli , finely chopped
2 tsp plain flour (maida)
1/2 cup milk
1 tbsp grated processed cheese
1/4 tsp mustard (rai / sarson) paste
4 to 6 ml black olives , deseeded and chopped
1 tbsp butter
salt and to taste
Method
- Heat the butter in a pan, add the onion and green chilli and sauté till the onion is translucent.
- Add the mushrooms and plain flour and sauté for a further 2 minutes.
- Gradually add the milk, while stirring continuously so that no lumps form. Bring to a boil.
- Add the cheese, mustard, black olives, salt and pepper and mix well.
- Allow it to cool and keep aside.
- Cut the bread into 50 mm. (2") diameter circles, using a cookie cutter. You will get about 12 circles.
- Lightly butter each bread circle on one side.
- Arrange the buttered bread circles on a baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°c (360°f) for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Spread the topping mixture generously on top of each bread circle. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°c (360°f) for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Mushroom Olive Crostini recipe with step by step photos

Asari
March 13, 2025, midnight
Mushroom olive crostini.. a perfect starter for a perfect party.. the saucy mushrooms.. with a crusty base is just too good.. Served this to my guests.. and they just loved this..

Love good recipes
March 13, 2025, midnight
Nice crunchy toast with an awesome filling of mushrooms and olive. Great snack and i used whole wheat bread to make it healthier.