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Cheesy Mushroom Torta

Fernando Cardona
Prep Time: 40 minutes (includes roasting garlic)
Cook Time: 5–7 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Mojo de Ajo

  • 2 heads garlic
  • cups olive oil
  • 2 limes freshly squeezed
  • ½ cup canned chipotles drained and diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Mushrooms

  • 2 tablespoons oil from the mojo
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 pound mushrooms any variety, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh epazote chopped. (Fresh epazote can be found at most Mexican markets. Do not substitute with dried epazote, as it tends to be more bitter.)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Torta

  • 1 baguette or 4 bolillos or teleras
  • 4 ounces goat cheese
  • 4 slices of your favorite cheese to melt Gouda, Swiss, Fontina, etc.
  • 8 ounces watercress
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

Prepare the mojo de ajo:

  • Roast the garlic in the oven or toast on a griddle until it’s softened and has black spots. In the oven, wrap the whole head in foil, place on a baking sheet, and bake at 375℉ for 20–25 minutes, or until soft. On a griddle, place individual cloves, with the skin on, in a skillet on medium heat, and cook for 10–12 minutes, or until skin is lightly charred. Peel cloves and purée with the rest of the Mojo de Ajo ingredients in a blender or food processor. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil. Add onions and cook until translucent. Add the mushrooms and cook until their juices are released. Add the epazote and 3 or 4 spoonfuls of the mojo. Continue cooking until tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.

Prepare the torta:

  • Preheat oven to 350℉. Cut baguette or other bread of choice in half lengthwise and place on a lined sheet pan.
  • To build the torta, spread a layer of goat cheese on the bottom half of the bread, top with mushrooms, then add cheese. Leave open-faced. Place in the oven and toast for approximately 5–7 minutes, or until melty and golden brown.
  • As the torta is toasting, toss the watercress in a mixing bowl with the lime juice and salt.
  • To serve, remove the torta from the oven, add a handful of the watercress to the top of the mushrooms and cheese, then add the top half of the bread.
Keyword cheese, dairy, mushroom
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