Mushroom–Gouda Melts

Name: Mushroom–Gouda Melts
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick slices of crusty Italian bread; 2 slices of bacon finely chopped; 2 shallots finely chopped; 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter; 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms sliced; 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice; 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Canadian Gouda; 1 tsp (5 mL) thyme (optional); Salt and ground pepper to taste

This is the Mushroom–Gouda Melts recipe.

Prep: 10 min
Cooking: 20 min

Yields 4 servings

Ingredients

4 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick slices of crusty Italian bread
2 slices of bacon finely chopped
2 shallots finely chopped
1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
8 oz (225 g) mushrooms sliced
1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
1 cup (250 mL) shredded Canadian Gouda
1 tsp (5 mL) thyme (optional)
Salt and ground pepper to taste

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Preparation

With the rack in middle position, preheat oven to 425 °F (220 °C). Arrange bread slices in a single layer on a large wire rack. Place rack on a baking sheet and set aside.

In a skillet over medium heat,cook bacon until crisp along with shallots. Add butter and mushrooms and sauté over high heat until golden brown, 5-7 minutes. Season.

Add lemon juice. Adjust seasoning. Spread mushroom mixture on the bread slices. Sprinkle with shredded Gouda and bake 10 minutes. If needed, finish browning under the broiler.