First Step: Prepare Ingredients Start by slicing 4 cups of fresh baby bella or cremini mushrooms evenly to ensure uniform cooking. Mince 3 cloves of garlic finely. Measure out butter, Dijon mustard, shredded Swiss cheese, fresh thyme, and set aside 2 thick slices of rustic French bread. Preheat your broiler to high.

Second Step: Sauté Mushrooms and Garlic In a medium sauté pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until they begin to release moisture.

Then add the minced garlic and continue cooking, frequently stirring, for an additional 15 minutes or until the mushrooms are well browned and all liquid has evaporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. This sauté creates the hearty savory base for your toasts.

Third Step: Prepare Bread and Cheese Layers Lay the 2 slices of rustic French bread on a baking tray. Spread 1 tablespoon of whole grain Dijon mustard evenly over one side of each slice. Sprinkle a small layer of shredded Swiss cheese on top of the mustard, creating a cheesy base before adding mushrooms.

Fourth Step: Add Mushroom Topping and Final Cheese Layer Distribute the sautéed mushrooms evenly over the cheese layer on both slices of bread. Then top generously with the remaining shredded Swiss cheese to create a melty, golden cap once baked.

Final Step: Broil and Garnish Place the baking tray under the broiler approximately 6 inches from heat. Broil the toasts for about 2 minutes or until the cheese has melted and turned golden brown watch closely to avoid burning.

Once out of the oven, sprinkle 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves over the toasts and add additional salt and pepper if needed. Let cool slightly before serving to enjoy the perfect chewy-cheesy mushroom garlic toasts.