Prime Rib Crostini

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 baguette, sliced (I substituted English Muffins cut in half).
• 1 pound beef tenderloin, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon of dried
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Optional – 1 small can of mushrooms (drained).

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil. Toast in the oven until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Depending on the bread, you may want to finish it on High Broil for a couple of minutes.
3. Season the beef tenderloin slices with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the beef slices and sear quickly on each side, about 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic and thyme, sauteing until fragrant, about 1 minute
5. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese and mushrooms.
6. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
7. To assemble, place a slice of beef on each toasted baguette slice.
8. Spoon a generous amount of Parmesan cream sauce over the beef.
9. Garnish with additional thyme if desired.