Mushroom Cheese French Bread Food

MUSHROOM-GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
• 2. Cut loaf in half; place on ungreased cookie sheet or baking stone.
• 3. In a small bowl, combine butter with garlic, mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, oregano and red pepper flakes.
• 4. Spread mixture evenly over bread halves.
• 5. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
• 6. Remove from oven; top with mozzarella.
• 7. Return to oven for 5 minutes.
• 8. Cut each loaf into 8 slices.

CHEESY ONION AND MUSHROOM FRENCH BREAD

Steps:

• 1. Saute onions and garlic in about 2 tbs. of olive oil or butter till tender. Add sliced mushrooms and cook about 5 min. more. I like to cover my skillet with a lid to hurry along the process.
• 2. Slice bread in half, slightly brush with olive oil or butter. Sprinkle grated mozzarella, add onions, garlic and mushrooms. Top with a little more mozzarella and some Parmesan and red pepper flakes. Place under broiler just long enough to melt cheese.

SWISS CHEESE MUSHROOM BREAD

Steps:

• Cut bread diagonally into 1-in. slices to within 1/2 in. of bottom loaf. Repeat cuts in opposite direction. In a bowl, combine the butter, poppy seeds, onion, mustard, salt and lemon juice. Drizzle over cut bread and into cut slits. Place mushrooms and cheese in slits. Wrap bread in foil. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until warmed.

SWISS MUSHROOM LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cut bread diagonally into 1-in. slices to within 1 in. of bottom of loaf. Repeat cuts in opposite direction. Place cheese cubes and mushrooms in cuts. , In a microwave-safe bowl, combine remaining ingredients; microwave, covered, on high until butter is melted, 30-60 seconds. Stir until blended. Spoon over bread. , Wrap loaf in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake until cheese is melted, about 40 minutes.

MUSHROOM CHEESE BREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese and onion. Cut bread in half lengthwise; spread cheese mixture over cut sides. , Grill, covered, over indirect heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until lightly browned, 5-10 minutes. Slice and serve warm.

MUSHROOM STUFFED FRENCH BREAD

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar, salt and half the flour; beat well.
• Add more flour to make a stiff dough.
• Cover and let rest 15 minutes.
• turn out onto floured board. Knead 10 minutes until satiny.
• Place into greased bowl. Cover and let rise in warm place about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, saute mushrooms, onions and garlic in butter until soft, 10 minutes on low heat.
• Cool to room temperature.
• Turn dought out onto oiled board. Divide into two parts.
• Pat each part out to make a 12-inch square.
• Spread with mushroom mixture, dividing equally.
• Roll each part up tightly.
• Place on cornmeal covered baking sheet.
• Let rise 1 hour until doubled.
• Brush with water. Slash loaves in 4 places.
• Bake at 400F for 20-25 minutes until golden and crusty.

CHEESY MUSHROOM BREAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, mayo, Parmesan and onion.
• Cut bread in half lengthwise and spread cheese mixture over cut sides.
• Grill for 5-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Slice and serve warm.

MUSHROOM CROQUE-MONSIEUR

Steps:

• For mornay sauce:
• Melt butter in heavy-medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; stir until pale golden, about 2 minutes. Whisk in milk. Add bay leaf. Increase heat to medium-high; whisk until mixture begins to boil. Reduce heat to medium; stir until sauce coats back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cheese and nutmeg. Season with hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
• For sandwiches:
• Place mushrooms in processor. Using on/off turns, process until finely chopped. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and shallot; stir until mushrooms are browned and dry, about 8 minutes. Transfer to plate to cool.
• Preheat broiler. Spread remaining butter over 1 side of bread slices. Place bread, buttered side up, on rimmed baking sheet. Broil until golden, watching closely and rotating sheet halfway through broiling, about 3 minutes. Cool bread. Preheat oven to 450°F. Turn 6 bread slices over; top with ham and sliced cheese. Top with remaining bread slices, broiled side up. Press to compress. Spread about 2 tablespoons sauce over sandwiches, leaving 1/3-inch plain border. Divide mushroom mixture atop sauce. Sprinkle with grated Gruyère and Parmesan.
• Bake sandwiches until cheese inside melts and cheese on top turns golden, about 10 minutes. Top with tarragon, if desired.