Description
Creamy garlic swiss mushrooms on toast offer a luxurious blend of earthy mushrooms and rich swiss cheese. Elegant ingredients merge perfectly for a sophisticated breakfast or light meal that delivers comfort and gourmet satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (950 ml) sliced baby bella or cremini mushrooms
- 2 slices thick rustic French bread
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded Swiss cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) whole grain Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) butter
Instructions
- Sauté Mushrooms: Heat saucepan over medium-high, melt butter, and gently stir sliced mushrooms until they release moisture and begin to soften.
- Caramelize Aromatics: Add minced garlic to mushrooms, continuing to cook until mushrooms turn golden-brown and liquid evaporates, creating deep, rich flavors.
- Prepare Bread Base: Preheat broiler to high, spreading whole grain Dijon mustard across French bread slices with a generous, even stroke.
- Layer Toppings: Distribute shredded Swiss cheese as a base, then generously cover with the caramelized mushroom and garlic mixture.
- Broil and Finish: Slide prepared toasts under broiler, watching carefully as cheese melts and edges transform into a crisp, golden-brown crust.
- Garnish and Season: Remove from broiler, sprinkle fresh thyme leaves, then season with salt and pepper to enhance the complex flavor profile.
- Serve Immediately: Present these gourmet mushroom toasts as an elegant appetizer, showcasing the harmonious blend of textures and tastes.
Notes
- Optimize Mushroom Caramelization: Stir mushrooms gently over medium-high heat to release moisture slowly, creating intense flavor and golden-brown texture.
- Master Broiler Technique: Watch toasts closely under high heat to achieve perfect crispy edges without burning, ensuring cheese melts evenly.
- Select Quality Ingredients: Use fresh thyme, whole grain Dijon mustard, and high-quality Swiss cheese to elevate the overall taste and richness of the dish.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the toasts right after broiling to preserve the crisp texture and melted cheese’s perfect consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 327
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 575 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg