Mushroom–Gouda melts

By EdieK

Ingredients

• 4 slices crusty Italian bread 1/2” (1 cm) thick
• 2 slices bacon, finely chopped
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter
• 8 oz (227 g) mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
• 1 cup (250 ml) grated Canadian Gouda
• 1 tsp (5 ml) thyme (optional)
• Salt and ground pepper to taste

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from dairygoodness.ca

Preparation

Step 1

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, fry bacon until crisp along with shallots. Add butter and mushrooms and sauté over high heat until golden brown, 5-7 minutes. Season.

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