- Yields: 32 large shortbread
- Preparation: 40 minutes
Ingredients
Shortbread
- 1 cup (250mL) GAY LEA - Salted Butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (375mL) SALERNO - Grated 100% Parmesan Cheese
- 1 1/2 cups (375mL) all purpose flour
Creamy Mushroom Topping
- 3 tbsp (45mL) GAY LEA - Salted Butter
- 6 green onions, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, large and minced
- 1/2 tsp (2mL) dried basil
- 6 cups (1.5L) mushrooms, sliced (about 1lb/500g)
- 1/4 cup (50mL) GAY LEA - Original Sour Cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Using electric beaters, beat butter until light. Beat in eggs and Parmesan cheese. Using wooden spoon, gradually stir in flour. Transfer dough to floured work surface; knead gently into ball. Dust dough lightly with flour, roll out to ¼” (5 mm) thickness. Using cookie cutter, cut out squares. Remaining dough can be re-rolled once. Transfer to parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
- Prick surface of shortbread with fork. Bake in centre of oven for 12 to 15 minutes until golden. Cool in pan on rack for 5 minutes.
- Transfer to racks to cool completely.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and basil. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms. Cook, stirring, for 15 to 20 minutes or until excess moisture has evaporated and mushrooms are browned. Turn off heat; stir in sour cream. Spoon on Parmesan shortbread and serve.
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