Basque Mushroom Toast Recipes

MUSHROOMS ON TOAST

Steps:

• Toast the sourdough bread, cut each slice in half, then set aside. Heat a large frying pan with the olive oil. Fry the prosciutto in the pan for about 2 mins on each side until golden and crisp. Break into large pieces and set aside on some kitchen paper.
• Add the butter to the pan followed by the mushrooms. Cook for 2 mins, then add the garlic and crème fraîche. Cook for 3-5 mins more until the mushrooms are soft and lightly coated in the crème fraîche. Stir through a little parsley. Pile up on the toasts and top with the prosciutto and more parsley.

MUSHROOMS ON TOAST

Steps:

• Heat a wide skillet over high heat and add butter, swirling pan. When butter begins to sizzle, add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Add thyme and garlic, and stir to coat. Season well with salt and pepper and continue to sauté for a minute more, then add sherry, if using. Add crème fraîche and let mixture simmer 2 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toast bread slices until golden. Lightly butter them and place on individual warm plates.
• Spoon mushrooms and juices over toasted bread. Top with chopped parsley.

EASY MUSHROOMS ON TOAST RECIPES (THREE VERSIONS)

Steps:

• Heat half of the olive oil (1.5 teaspoons) in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
• Add half of the mushrooms (work in batches so pan is not overcrowded). Cook for 5 minutes, undisturbed. Stir and cook another 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer cooked mushrooms to a plate and set aside. Continue cooking second batch, adding remaining 1.5 teaspoons of olive oil and mushrooms.
• Once second batch of mushrooms are cooked, add all mushrooms back to the skillet, stir in butter and a pinch each of salt and black pepper.
• Toast bread and (gently) rub with a clove of peeled garlic.
• In a bowl, mash avocado. Spread avocado on toast. Note: Add a tablespoon or so of lemon juice if you like here. Also, if you prefer to simply slice the avocado instead, that's okay too.
• Top avocado with cooked mushrooms and chili pepper. Serve and enjoy!
• Toast bread and (gently) rub with a clove of peeled garlic.
• Spread with blue cheese. Top with cooked mushrooms and drizzle with honey. Serve and enjoy!
• Toast bread and (gently) rub with a clove of peeled garlic.
• Spread mustard over bread. Top with cheese. Broil in oven for a minute or just until cheese is melted.
• Top with cooked mushrooms and fresh thyme leaves. Serve and enjoy!

BASQUE TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place tomatoes in a shallow serving dish. Arrange onion rings on top. Arrange green bell pepper rings on top of onions.
• Combine olive oil, cider vinegar, garlic, parsley, salt, sugar, and black pepper in a jar. Close jar tightly and shake vigorously until dressing is well-mixed. Pour dressing over tomatoes, onions, and peppers. Refrigerate until flavors combine, about 2 hours.

EASY CREAMY MUSHROOM TOAST

Steps:

• Heat a large frying pan over high heat then add a tablespoon or two of olive oil.
• Fry the mushrooms in batches, until well-browned all over.
• Add all the mushrooms back to the pan with their resting juices and add the garlic, herbs and chilli flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Add the butter and lemon juice and stir well while the butter is melting to create a creamy sauce then take off the heat. Season to taste.
• Serve the creamy mushrooms on toast smeared with cream cheese (optional).

BASQUE MUSHROOM TOASTS

Steps:

• Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add flour; stir 1 minute. Mix Sherry and chili; simmer 3 minutes. Add broth; cook until mixture thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in parsley.
• Meanwhile preheat broiler. Brush bread with olive oil. Broil until golden.
• Arrange 1 toast slice on each plate. Spoon mushroom sauce over and serve.

BASQUE MUSHROOM TOAST

Steps:

• Thinly slice mushrooms (caps & stems)
• Chop garlic
• Chop parsley
• Using 1 tbl of olive oil, brush bread slices
• Heat 3 tbls of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally,until tender(10 min)
• Sprinkle flour over cooked mushroom/garlic mixture and stir (1 min)
• Mix in sherry and red pepper flakes and simmer (3 min)
• Add beef broth and cook until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally (20 min)
• Season with salt & pepper and more red pepper flakes to taste
• Preheat Broiler
• Broil oil-brushed bread slices until golden