These tasty treats are great served as an appetizer, or an hors d'oeuvres for your fancy dinner party. They are fairly simple to make, and do not take too long to cook. If you are quick with a knife, you can finish all the prep work and cooking within a half hour. These are best served right away, but can be reheated if necessary.

SERVES:

5-10 as an appetizer

Ingredients

Mixed box of TGIFungi Mushrooms

Mixed box of TGIFungi Mushrooms

  • 4 cups mushrooms, assorted, roughly chopped

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 2 Tablespoon butter

  • 5 slices bacon, chopped

  • 2 small shallots, large diced or sliced

  • 1 Tablespoon dried thyme

  • 6 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 Tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, chopped

  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

  • ¼ cup dry white wine

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

  • Small squeeze of fresh lemon juice

  • 20 slices French baguettes, cut 1/4 inch thick, lightly toasted

Instructions

  1. In a heavy bottomed frying pan, heat olive oil and butter under medium-low heat; add chopped bacon and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

  2. Add shallots and thyme and continue to cook for about 2 minutes

  3. Add garlic and cook until fragrant – about 30 seconds.

  4. Turn the heat up a bit, add mushrooms and sauté. Stir occasionally and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until mushrooms are cooked and show some browning; season with salt and pepper. (be careful not to over-season as the Parmesan and bacon will add a good amount of salt to the mix)

  5. When mushrooms are cooked, de-glaze the pan with wine and let the alcohol cook off.

  6. Add parsley and cheese; remove from heat, squeeze in a little lemon juice, and check for seasoning once more. Cover and let rest for 4 to 5 minutes.

  7. Spoon warm mixture on to slices of toasted bread and serve while still warm.