Garlic Mushroom Toast with Herbed Ricotta Spread

Name: Garlic Mushroom Toast with Herbed Ricotta Spread
Ingredients: 6 slices of rustic-style bread; 2 (8 oz) packages sliced crimini mushrooms; ¼ cup white wine; 3 tbsp. unsalted butter; 4 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press, plus 1 whole clove, peeled, divided use; 2 tsp thyme leaves; Salt; Black pepper; Thyme leaves, for garnish; ½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese; ½ cup whipped cream cheese; ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 tbsp. chives, minced; 1 tbsp. flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 1 tbsp. thyme leaves, minced; Pinch salt; Pinch black pepper

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Garlic Mushroom Toast with Herbed Ricotta Spread

Recipe by GenevaWatsonCourse: Breakfast, SidesCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium

Ingredients

6 slices of rustic-style bread
2 (8 oz) packages sliced crimini mushrooms
¼ cup white wine

3 tbsp. unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press, plus 1 whole clove, peeled, divided use
2 tsp thyme leaves

Salt
Black pepper
Thyme leaves, for garnish

Herbed Ricotta Spread
½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese

½ cup whipped cream cheese
¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tbsp. chives, minced

1 tbsp. flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 tbsp. thyme leaves, minced
Pinch salt

Pinch black pepper

Directions

Melt some butter in a heavy bottom skillet (or pan) over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and stir fry for about 7-8 minutes; until golden brown.

Stir in wine, and cook until it has reduced (about 30 seconds). Add pressed garlic thyme, stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside and keep warm.
Toast the bread lightly. Rub the remaining whole clove of garlic over each slice.
Herbed Ricotta Spread

Gather all ingredients in a medium-size bowl. Mix until smooth and completely combined; using a spatula.
Spread Ricotta spread evenly onto each bread slice. Top with sauteed mushrooms and garnish with a little addition thyme. Enjoy!

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