elevated mushroom toast

24 Aug, 2026

This is a first.

I have NEVER shared a recipe with anyone, let alone online. Not because I am selfish, but because I am NOT a cook. Keeping that in mind, here is my recipe for "elevated" mushroom toast (made for my wife).

Elevated Mushroom Toast

Ingredients (nothing has to be exact):

• Baguette
• Butter
• Shaved parmesan, asiago, and/or romano cheese
• Mozarella cheese
• 2 1/2 cups Cremini mushrooms (sliced)
• 1/4 cup onion - diced
• 1/4 cup of red bell (or sweet) pepper
• 2 cloves garlic - diced
• 1/4 cup pancetta
• olive oil
• paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

1. Slice bread (approximately 1 inch thick); butter each slice
2. Top bread slices with cheese blend (not mozarella...yet) and toast until golden brown
3. Saute garlic and onion in olive oil, until fragrant
4. Add pancetta and red bell pepper; continue stirring until pepper and onion soften
5. Mix in mushrooms and stir until mushrooms have softened; season to taste with salt, pepper, and paprika
6. Spoon mushroom mix onto each slice of bread and top with a slice of mozzarella cheese
7. Toast until cheese is melted and golden brown
8. Serve with crisp, tart apple slices (on the side)

I was pleased with the outcome. Next time I'll add a bit of freshly squeezed lemon to the mushroom mix (needs a little acid). My wife has to be cautious with tomatoes, but mixing in some halved cherry tomatoes would also be intriguing.

Bon apetit 🤌