Marinated Portobello and Bleu Cheese Bruschetta

3 small portobello mushrooms, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 loaf, fresh Italian bread, cut into 15 slices
1 clove garlic, peeled
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Place mushrooms on a shallow baking dish lightly greased with the olive oil. Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar, then add a pinch or two of salt and pepper.

Bake for 10 minutes.

Broil bread slices until they brown slightly, remove from oven, then rub each slice with the garlic clove.

Place about two Portobello slices on each piece of bread. Sprinkle with desired amount of blue cheese and serve.

Servings: 6