Bread Crumbs and Parmesan Cheese
I forgot to tell you what I made with some of the morels I had found.
Equipment
- skillet
- mixing bowls (2)
- cookie sheet
Ingredients
- 15-20 medium sized morels washed and halved
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 tbs crushed black pepper
- 1 tbs crushed sea salt
- 3 tbs Parmesan cheese fine grated
- 3-4 thick slices medium cheddar
- 1 egg for egg wash
- 4 sticks butter
Instructions
Preperation
- Mix all dry ingredients in a shallow bowl. (bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper)
- Warm healthy amount of butter in small frying pan.
- Beat egg and place in separate shallow bowl.
Cooking
- Dip shrooms in egg wash and dredge into breadcrumb mixture, immediately place into hot butter. Fry until crispy golden brown.
- remove from skillet and arrange shrooms on small cookie sheet, placing a 1/4 inch strip of cheddar in the middle of each one.
- Place into a preheated 375° degree oven for about 4-6 minutes, or until cheese melts.
- Remove, let cool, and enjoy.
Notes
Try with any of your favorite cheeses or spice up the breadcrumbs with some cayenne pepper and minced garlic.
Photo courtesy of Scott H (Sidney, OH) who claimed this was "excellent"