Brandy Creamed Mushrooms On Herby Cheese Toast Recipes

BRANDY CREAMED MUSHROOMS ON HERBY CHEESE TOAST

Steps:

• Cut the baguette into 6 slices.
• Wipe clean the mushrooms and slice.
• Heat the butter in a large frying pan and add the mushrooms. Cook over a medium heat until tinged brown & all of the mushroom juice has evaporated.
• Add the cognac/brandy and stir well.
• Drop the toast into the toaster on a low to medium setting.
• Add the creme fraiche to the mushrooms & stir well.
• Season generously with black pepper and a pinch of salt.
• Spread the toast with the Boursin or herb & garlic cream cheese.
• Pour the hot creamy mushrooms over the top of the cream cheese toast, garnish & eat immediately!

CREAMED MUSHROOMS ON TOAST

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a sauté pan, add the garlic and sauté for 1 or 2 minutes.
• Add the mushrooms to the pan and continue to sauté, stirring continuously for 3 minutes until the mushrooms have softened. Keep a careful eye on the garlic to make sure that it does not brown.
• Add the lemon juice and cook a further minute.
• Gradually add the light cream and cook gently until the mixture thickens.
• Add salt and pepper to taste, and the chopped parsley, oregano and tarragon.
• Divide mixture among hot toast slices.
• Garnish with tarragon leaves and serve immediately.
• Or, if using as a topping or sauce, add to meat, vegetables or pasta just before serving - or serve it in a separate jug.