Tapas-Style Local Mushroom and Goat Cheese Crostini with Herb Oil

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

Toasted baguette slices topped with sautéed local mushrooms, creamy goat cheese, and drizzled with fragrant herb-infused olive oil for a light Memphis-inspired appetizer. This mediterranean-inspired snacks (vegetarian) ready in about 30 minutes turns divided olive oil, sliced mixed local mushrooms, small, minced shallots into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 loaf, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces baguette
• 1/4 cup, divided olive oil
• 12 oz, sliced mixed local mushrooms
• 2 small, minced shallots
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp leaves fresh thyme
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 6 oz softened goat cheese
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp, divided salt
• 1/4 tsp, divided black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange 1 loaf sliced baguette (about 20 slices) on a baking sheet and brush each slice lightly with 2 tbsp olive oil. Toast for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden and crisp.
2. Step 2: While bread toasts, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced shallots and 2 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 12 oz sliced mixed local mushrooms and 1/2 tsp salt, cooking for 5-7 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and edges turn golden.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
5. Step 5: In a small bowl, combine 6 oz softened goat cheese with 1 tsp lemon zest and a pinch of salt and pepper, mixing until smooth.
6. Step 6: Spread about 1 tbsp goat cheese mixture onto each toasted baguette slice, then top with a spoonful of sautéed mushrooms.
7. Step 7: Drizzle the crostini lightly with remaining herb oil from the pan or an extra splash of olive oil if needed. Serve warm or at room temperature as a flavorful tapas appetizer.