Mushroom Toast

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• 2 shallots, minced
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 lb mushroom, chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 1/4 cups dry wine
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 dash nutmeg
• 8 slices french bread, cut 1/2 inch thick on an angle,lightly toasted

Recipe

• 1 saute the shallots in butter in a large skillet over low heat, until tender.
• 2 add the mushrooms and saute 5 minutes more.
• 3 add thyme and wine, turning the heat to medium high.
• 4 reduce the liquid until it almost evaporates (about 10 minutes).
• 5 add the chicken stock and bring to a boil again.
• 6 lower heat to medium and reduce this mixture by half.
• 7 stir in the cream and seasonings.
• 8 cook until thickened, approximately 15-20 minutes.
• 9 the mixture should coat the back of a spoon.
• 10 refrigerate until needed.
• 11 to serve: spread about 1 tablespoon of the mushroom mixture onto each slice of french bread and set under the broiler until hot.