Mushroom Toasts
From: Jean-Claude B., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Microwave oven: 700 watts
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 12 to 15 minutes
Waiting time: none
These mushrooms can be prepared up to 3 to 4 hours ahead of time, kept at room temperature and reheated, just before serving, for 1 minute on 'MEDIUM'.
Servings: 2
IngredientsPreparation
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 medium-size onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 pound [227 g] thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] tarragon
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 buttered toasts
  • Microwave bacon slices, onto a square 8-inch [20-cm] microwave-safe plate, for 6 to minutes, on 'HIGH'; reserve 2 tablespoons [30 mL] melted fat.
  • Transfer bacon slices onto paper toweling and leave to cool before crumbling; reserve.
  • Mix together reserved bacon fat and chopped onion.
  • Microwave on 'HIGH' for 4 to 5 minutes stirring once, until just softened.
  • Well mix in mushroom slices; stir in tarragon.
  • Microwave for 2 minutes, on 'HIGH'.
  • Mix in reserved drained bacon crumbs; microwave for 1 minute, on 'MEDIUM-HIGH'.
  • Half or cut each buttered toast into four pieces.
  • Cover each piece with mushroom mixture, and serve.