Toast until crispy. Watch closely. You can do this in a toaster oven or on a baking sheet at 400℉.
Goat Cheese Spread
Add goat cheese, lemon zest, and pepper to a small food processor. Pulse until mixed.
Add cream until the texture is like that of a nice spreadable butter.
Set aside.
Mushrooms
Melt butter in a french skillet (or a large surface skillet) on medium-high heat.
Add mushrooms, salt generously.
Saute mushrooms until they are a deep golden brown.
Reduce heat and add thyme.
Assembly
Optional step: If you LOVE garlic, rub the toasted bread with a piece of raw garlic.
Butter each slice with a sufficient amount of goat cheese.
Top with golden mushrooms.
RECIPE TIPS
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