Mushrooms reinvented: Bacon-wrapped delights with cheese filling
If you think mushrooms are boring, it's a sign you haven't tried these with a cheese filling and bacon crust yet. This is a proven recipe for a party appetizer, a family gathering snack, or a unique dinner.
The list of ingredients is not long, and preparing it takes even less time than going to the store, resulting in an end product that will delight everyone. Even picky aunts, who have attended many parties and tasted numerous appetizers, won't hold back on compliments. Mushrooms with a cheese filling, baked with bacon and smoked plums, look appetizing right on the plate.
Mushrooms in bacon
The name of the dish doesn't leave much to the imagination as it reveals the two main ingredients. However, it’s not just a mushroom wrapped in a slice of bacon; it also hides a simple filling with cheese.
The addition of mustard and smoked plums enhances the flavour, introducing a sweet and savoury note and a smoky aroma. It's a perfect two-bite snack that will impress guests.
Ingredients:
- 1 onion,
- 4 cloves of garlic,
- 2 tablespoons of butter,
- 125 ml of chopped parsley,
- 70 g cream cheese,
- 100 g grated cheddar,
- 2.5 ml of salt,
- 1.5 ml of pepper,
- 9 slices of bacon,
- 30 ml of mustard,
- 9 smoked plums.
Preparation:
Step 1. Wash and dry the mushrooms. Remove the stems and chop them finely. Sauté in heated oil along with finely chopped onion.
Step 2. Once the mushrooms and onion are browned, add the chopped garlic and parsley. Sauté briefly and transfer to a bowl. Set aside to cool. When the mushroom mixture has cooled, add cream cheese, grated cheddar, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
Step 3. Fill the mushroom caps with the prepared filling. Wrap them with bacon and brush with mustard. Place in an oven preheated to 180°C for about 20 minutes.
Step 4. Pierce a skewer through the baked mushrooms with a smoked plum. This will not only attach the fruit but also make it easier to place the appetizer on a plate. Enjoy!
