Feature Friday: Mushroom and Prosciutto Cups Video
Mushrooms Canada has another great new cooking video up on our YouTube Channel called Mushroom and Prosciutto Cups. This recipes is very easy to prepare, and is sure to impress all your guests at your next get together.
Mushroom and Prosciutto Cups
Preparation Time: 15 mins. Cooking Time: 30 mins.
Bite into these flavourful appetizers and experience a wonderful contrast of textures from the crisp shell to the soft creamy filling.
Ingredients
24 thin wonton wrappers 24
1 tbsp olive oil 15 mL
1 small onion, diced 1
8 oz fresh mushrooms, coarsley chopped 250 g
1 clove garlic, minced 1
1/2 tsp dried rosemary leaves 2 mL
1/4 cup water 50 mL
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 15 mL
1 pkg (250g) light cream cheese, cubed 1
1/2 cup minced lean prosciutto (about 1 1/2 oz/45 g) 125 mL
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Garnishes: minced fresh parsley, diced red pepper or grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Method
Lightly coat mini muffin pans with cooking spray. Separate wonton wrappers and press into mini muffin pans, pleating to form a cup. Bake in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 7-9 minutes or until crisp and golden brown. Remove from pan and cool on rack. Meanwhile in large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat; add onion and sauté until lightly softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, garlic and rosemary and sauté about 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Reduce heat to medium; add water and vinegar cook another 1-2 minutes. Stir in cheese cubes and heat, stirring constantly until melted and well mixed. Remove from heat and stir in prosciutto until evenly combined. Taste and add pepper; spoon about 1½ tbsp (22 mL) of mixture into each cup; garnish as desired. Serve warm.
Makes 24 Appetizers
*Wonton wrappers can be found in the produce section of most supermarkets or in Oriental stores.
Tips: Wonton cups can be baked 1 week in advance; cool and store in an airtight container. The filling can also be made ahead, refrigerated or frozen and then reheated over low heat, adding about 1 tbsp (15 mL) water if too thick OR fill the cups and heat in 350°F (180°C) oven for 5-10 minutes or until warm.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 59, Sodium: 101 mg, Protein: 2.6 g, Fat: 2.7 g, Carbohydrates: 6.2 g, Dietary Fibre: 0.4 g
– Brittany
