Shelly's Recipe

SPICY MUSHROOM TORTE

Category: Mushrooms

10 phyllo sheets
Olive oil cooking spray
8 pints mushrooms, chopped
1/4 cup shallot, minced
1/2 tbsp garlic, minced
1 cup cream cheese
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1 tbsp pepper blend
Salt, to taste
Melba toast

Defrost phyllo dough. Chop mushrooms in food processor.

In a large saute pan, saute mushrooms, shallots and garlic. Cook until all the juices have cooked, released and evaporated. Allow to cook completely.

Combine cream cheese and seasonings.

In a springform pan, lay a phyllo sheet down. Lightly spray with olive oil. Repeat for 5 layers.

Spoon the mushroom mixture inside. Fluff the phyllo around the sides of the pan and decorate with any other sheets. Bake for 15 minutes at 400 degrees. Serves with toast. Serves 20