GOAT CHEESE CRUTONS W/ WILD MUSHROOMS IN MADEIRA CREAM

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Categories     Bread     Cheese     Mushroom     Appetizer     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 16

Goat cheese croutons:
½ cup fresh goat cheese, softened to room temperature
1 tablespoon butter, softened
4 slices 7-Grain (or any whole-grain) bread
Madeira cream:
2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
1 cup Madeira (such as Rainwater or Sercial)
1 cup heavy cream
Wild mushrooms:
½ pound wild mushrooms (preferably a mix of oyster mushrooms, shiitakes, and/or chanterelles)
2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
Madeira Cream
Salt and pepper
2 teaspoons snipped fresh chives, plus extra for garnish
Goat Cheese Croutons

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, use a fork to combine the goat cheese and butter. Lightly toast the bread. Spread equal portions of the goat cheese mixture on the toast. Trim the crusts and cut the squares in half. (The toasts will have a cleaner edge if you trim the crusts after spreading on the goat cheese.) Set aside. In a small saucepan, simmer the shallots in Madeira until the liquid is reduced to ¼ cup. Add the cream, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer 5-10 minutes, until the cream thickens slightly. Set aside. Turn on the broiler. Remove the tough stems from the mushrooms and discard. Slice or tear the mushrooms into pieces.Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter is bubbling but not browned, add the mushrooms and cook until they're golden brown and crispy, 4-5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and Madeira cream. Turn the heat to high and boil for about 2 minutes, until the mushrooms have absorbed most of the cream. Season with salt and pepper and fold in the 2 teaspoons chives. Broil the goat cheese croutons until bubbly and lightly browned. Arrange the croutons on plates and spoon the mushroom mixture over them. Garnish with chives.

Jalill Searles
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Alexandra Ekins
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Overall, I was disappointed with this dish.


Samikshya Rana Magar
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I thought the sauce was a bit bland.


Ernest Mokwena
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I found that this dish was a bit too rich for my taste.


Govvana Bernal
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This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.


Chanuka Ranathunga
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This dish is best served immediately after it's made.


Mathias Divine
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I served this dish with a side of roasted vegetables.


Kushi Music world
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I added a bit of chopped parsley to the sauce for extra flavor.


Caro Luna
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I wasn't able to find wild mushrooms, so I used cremini mushrooms instead. They worked just fine.


Cyprian JohnVianney
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Irshad Akthar
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I made this dish for a dinner party last night and everyone raved about it.


Ann Kind
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This is a great way to use up leftover wild mushrooms.


Monica Delcid
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I wasn't sure about the combination of flavors at first, but I was pleasantly surprised. This dish is a winner!


Ellson baeletsi
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This dish is definitely a keeper. I'll be making it again and again.


Maverica Andrews
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I love the contrast between the crispy croutons and the creamy sauce.


Wanda Desalvia
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The sauce is the star of this dish. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Rachel Chamberlain
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my guests.


Varuna Sa
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a Michelin-starred restaurant.


SLCT Family
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I'm not usually a fan of goat cheese, but this dish changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures was perfect.


Faryad Ali
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This dish was absolutely delightful! The goat cheese croutons were crispy and flavorful, and the wild mushrooms in madeira cream sauce were rich and decadent. I couldn't get enough of it!