This is a traditional hors d'oeuvre that is simple and easy to make. Serve a larger portion with a salad for a light meal.

You could also serve the creamed mushrooms in little patty shells as individual canapés.

1. Butter the slices of bread; toast in the oven for a few moments; place into two ovenproof dishes; 
2. melt the butter in a skillet; add the mushrooms and brown for a few minutes; remove and place on the bread; 
3. pour the cream into the skillet and simmer until thickened;
4. season with salt, pepper and nutmeg; pour over the mushrooms; 
5. place under the broiler for a few moments if desired, and serve.