Morel Baked Bruschetta

Earthy morels and vibrant pesto on crisp baguette slices, topped with tomato and a balsamic drizzle. A simple, elegant appetizer for spring.

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 baguette

• 3 morel mushrooms

• Pesto

• One roma or beefsteak tomato

• Balsamic reduction

• Olive oil

• Butter

• Salt
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400F

2. Slice 6 pieces of the baguette into 1-inch slices

3. Brush both sides of bread slices with olive oil

4. Spread pesto onto bread

5. Slice tomato and place slices on bread

6. Heat ½ T butter and ½ T olive oil in pan

7. Slice morels in half lengthwise

8. Sauté cleaned morels over medium-low heat for approximately 8-10 minutes

9. Place Morels on top of bread

10. Bake bruschetta for 8-10 minutes, or until bottom of bread is browned

11. Remove from oven and top with a drizzle of balsamic and a sprinkle of salt to taste

If you want to find morels yourself outdoors, please for your own safety, educate yourself on different wild mushrooms! This book is great resource; How to Forage for Mushrooms without Dying