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Toasted Bread with Mushrooms

Ingredients:
3-4 dried Porcini mushrooms
1/4 cup hot water
4 Tbs. olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 to 3/4 lb. fresh button mushrooms
2 Tbs. flour
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup milk or half and half
12 slices French bread, sliced on angle, toasted
Freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Preparation:
Soak the porcini mushrooms in warm water for 30 minutes.

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a skillet, add garlic and chopped button mushrooms and cook about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until they start to release juices. Set aside.

In glass measuring cup combine oil, flour, salt, and pepper. Whisk in milk. Microwave on high 1 minute. Whisk well. Microwave 30-60 seconds more, or until thickened. Add to reserved cooked mushrooms along with the soaking liquid.

Chop the porcini mushrooms, discarding stems, and add to mixture. Gently cook until blended and thickened.

Arrange sliced bread in flat baking casserole, top with sauce. Sprinkle with grated cheese and put under hot broiler for 1-2 minutes, until bubbly and browning.

Info:
Makes 24 pieces.