Mushroom and Goat Cheese Bites

 

Ingredients for 15 servings:
1. 2 shallots
2. 1 garlic clove
3. 1 1/2 cups fresh cremini mushrooms or 1 1/2 cups button mushrooms
4. 2 teaspoons olive oil
5. 2 tablespoons chicken stock
6. salt
7. pepper
8. 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried basil
9. 3 tablespoons goat cheese
10. 15 miniature phyllo cups

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a small bowl of a food processor, process the shallots and garlic until chopped.
3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
4. Add the mushrooms to the small bowl of the processor and process until chopped.
5. In a heated saute pan, add the olive oil and the shallot-garlic mixture and saute for 1 minute.
6. Add the chopped mushrooms and continue to saute for 3-5 minutes.
7. Add the chicken stock and simmer until the liquid evaporates.
8. Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir in the basil.
9. Place 1 rounded teaspoon of filling into each phyllo shell.
10. Top with about 1/2 t of goat cheese, or to taste.
11. Bake in the oven for 5 minutes.
12. Serve warm.

Enjoy your meal!