Brandy Creamed Mushrooms On Herby Cheese Toast Recipes

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!

Steps:

• Divide butter between 2 heavy large skillets and melt over medium-high heat. Divide shallots between skillets; sauté until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Divide mushrooms between skillets. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until almost tender, about 8 minutes. Divide Marsala between skillets; stir until evaporated, about 1 minute. Pour 1 cup cream into each skillet; cook until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Combine mushrooms in 1 skillet. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Cover; chill. Before serving, rewarm over medium heat, thinning with more cream if necessary.)
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Place bread slices on baking sheets. Brush with olive oil; sprinkle with pepper. Bake until beginning to brown, about 15 minutes. Stir parsley into mushroom mixture; transfer to chafing dish. Serve with toasts.

Steps:

• Slice the mushrooms into fours.
• Melt the butter in a skillet.
• Add to the pan and sauté on high heat until soft for about 5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and carefully add the brandy to avoid flame ups.
• Return to the heat and cook until pan juices have slightly thickened.
• Serve warm.

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large frying pan, then tip in the mushrooms and garlic and cook for 3 mins. Stir in the soft cheese and the stock and simmer for 2 mins. Lightly toast the baguettes, top with the warm mushrooms and a grinding of black pepper.

Steps:

• Toast the bread, then spread with a little of the cream cheese.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a non-stick pan and cook the mushrooms, stirring frequently, until softened. Spoon in the milk, remaining cheese and the mustard. Stir well until coated. Tip onto the toast and top with chives.