Mushroom Canapés

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 (8-ounce) package fresh mushrooms, chopped
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed and softened
• 1 tablespoon dry white wine
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
• 16 (1/2-inch-thick) white bread slices
• Garnishes: sliced mushrooms, fresh parsley sprigs

Preparation

1. Melt butter in a skillet; add mushrooms, and sauté 10 minutes or until liquid has evaporated.
2. Process cream cheese and next 4 ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Stir in sautéed mushrooms; chill at least 2 hours.
3. Cut bread slices with a 2- or 2 1/2-inch shaped cutter. Spread mushroom mixture on bread. Garnish, if desired.