Mushroom–Gouda Melts | Canadian Goodness

Ingredients

• 4 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick slices of crusty Italian bread
• 2 slices of bacon finely chopped
• 2 shallots finely chopped
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
• 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms sliced
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
• 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Canadian Gouda
• 1 tsp (5 mL) thyme (optional)
• Salt and ground pepper to taste