Mmm Magnificent Morilles Mushrooms

Croute aux Morilles

Morels mushrooms and toast...a taste sensation from Franche Comte, France.

At first sight, this somewhat concoction of a dish may not seem clear to the eye, but wait... at first taste it really is a wonderful mixture of warm earthy flavours and creamy textures that will please the palate.

Croute aux morilles or crust of bread with morel mushrooms as we might be more familiar with is commonly regarded as the most representative dish of the Franche Comte region of eastern France.  With strong regional gastronomy and a rural history of serfdom, Franche Comte is known for rustic, warm dishes that once assisted people living in a demanding environment. Today, French foodies benefit from the traditions that have kept them alive for often centuries. In this case, the powerful feature of the dish; odd, honeycomb looking morels makes for a simple taste sensation like no ordinary mushroom dish.

Franche Comte is nested between Alsace and Burgundy on the Swiss border. With stunning castles and chateux, uniquely adorable towns, and incredible landscapes, you can't go past this region not only for its food such as CHEESE and some of the finest white wines.

Franche Comte, eastern France

Dried morilles mushrooms...not so appealing to the eye

Morilles are the stars of this dish and are one of the local specialties of Franche Comte. Morels are abundant in April-May in the forests and are preserved and dried. Traditionally served as a pie in a puff pastry, today the dish can also be served on good slices of toast for ease and comfort.

Checkout the full recipe for Croute aux Morilles