This baked mushrooms with french toast is a quick and easy brunch, appetiser or even lunch recipe idea. This dish will quickly become a favourite with it's hearty flavour.
Ingredients
4 large flat or Portabella mushrooms
1 tbs olive oil
2 tbs maple syrup
2 eggs
2 tbs milk
40g butter
4 thick slices wholegrain bread
Thyme sprigs
Method
Preheat oven to 240°C or 220°C fan forced. Place mushrooms, stem side-down, in a greased roasting pan
Combine oil and maple syrup in a bowl. Brush mixture over both sides of mushrooms. Roast 15-20 minutes or until tender
Beat eggs and milk together in a shallow dish. Melt half the butter in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Dip two slices bread into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drain off
Cook 1-2 minutes each side until golden. Keep warm in oven while you cook remaining French toast
Place 1 mushroom on top of each French toast, top with thyme and serve, drizzle with a little extra maple syrup if desired
