Mushroom Ragu On Toast With Double Smoked Canadian Cheddar
This tasty recipe converts to multiple servings as easily as multiplying the above. It will also make an amazing sauce for chicken. Hope you enjoy. http://kitcheninspirations.wordpress.com/2010/11/13/mushroom-ragu-on-toast-with-double-smoked-canadian-cheddar/
Total Steps
8
Ingredients
14
Tools Needed
8
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- 6 dried mushrooms (choose a variety)
- Water
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 regular white mushroom
- 2 tablespoons fine white flour
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream(optional)
- 2 tablespoons Carnation evaporated milk(optional)
- 1 tablespoon cognac
- 8 shavings Double Smoked White Cheddar
- fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 slices crusty bread, thinly sliced, rubbed with olive oil and toasted one side only
Instructions
Step 1
Immerse dried mushrooms in water and allow them to rehydrate for 4 to 6 hours at room temperature.
Step 2
In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil and butter until melted and hot. Add the chopped onions and cook until they are translucent.
Step 3
Sprinkle the flour into the saucepan, then add the chopped garlic and cook until fragrant.
Step 4
Continue to cook the flour mixture until it reaches a medium brown color, being careful not to burn it.
Step 5
Add about 1 cup of the reserved mushroom broth to the saucepan. Incorporate both the rehydrated dried mushrooms and the regular white mushroom. Cook the mixture until the liquid becomes creamy and slightly thicker than soup consistency, adding additional reserved mushroom liquid as needed. Optionally, add heavy cream or evaporated milk at this point for a creamier texture.
Step 6
Stir in the cognac and cook for approximately 1 minute.
Step 7
To serve, place the toasted bread, toasted side up, on a large plate. Spread about half of the mushroom ragu onto each slice of toast. Garnish each toast with 4 shavings of Double Smoked White Cheddar and a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley.
Step 8
Serve and enjoy immediately.