Instructions

  1. In 12" nonstick skillet cook mushrooms, covered, in hot butter 5- 7 minutes, stirring twice.
  2. Remove mushrooms with slotted spoon; set aside and keep warm.
  3. Stir the cream, chives, and lemon peel into the skillet.
  4. Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat.
  5. Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened and bubbly.
  6. Stir in reserved mushrooms; heat through (do not cook longer or mushrooms will thin sauce).
  7. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. To serve: for each appetizer serving, sprinkle about 2 tsp of crushed croutons on each plate.
  9. Top with 3 mushrooms and about 1 tbsp of the cream sauce.