Morel Pate

Photo: flickr user bhamsandwich

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

4 ounces fresh morels sliced

4 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced

2 sprgs fresh thyme

2 shallots chopped

cup Madeira

Salt to taste

Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

cup sour cream

4 slcs white bread crusts removed,

and toasted

Preparation

In a medium skillet, over a high heat, melt the butter. Saute the morels and mushrooms 3 to 4 minutes. Add the thyme and shallots, and cook until translucent. Add Madeira and reduce. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the mixture is fairly dry. Cool.

Transfer mixture into a food processor and puree until smooth. Add sour cream and season to taste. Place in a crock and serve with toast points.

This recipe yields 4 servings.