Appetizer for 24
Mushroom Sandwich Melts
$3.45for 455 minServes 24
Bacon, mushrooms, onion, and cheese fill sliced baguettes, which bake until the tops are hot, browned, and melted.

Photo: natashaskitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price | |
| Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price | |
| Mushrooms, 24 oz$0.40/oz typical | 24 oz | $9.60Typical price | |
| Bacon, 0.75$6.49 each typical | 0.75 | $4.33Typical price | |
| Swiss, 10 oz$0.40/oz typical | 10 oz | $4.00Typical price | |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price | |
| Bagels, 2$0.70 each typical | 2 | $1.40Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $20.69 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$0.86 per serving$3.45 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 24 oz 1 1/2 lbs white mushrooms
- 8 oz bacon
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 3/8 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (optional)
- 2 1/2 cups 8oz mexican cheese blend
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley (optional)
- 2 soft french baguettes
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and line a large baking sheet with the sliced baguettes.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes, then drain and crumble it.
- Melt the butter in the skillet, then cook the onion, garlic, and mushrooms for 8 minutes until tender.
- Stir the bacon, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and parsley into the mushroom mixture.
- Spread the filling over the baguette pieces, cover with cheese, and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until melted and browned.
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