Quick appetizer – Stuffed mushrooms with bacon, cheese and garlic

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Easy stuffed mushrooms appetizer

Easy stuffed mushrooms appetizer

The holidays season is in full bloom already, I can feel the frenzy all over the place. People are buying lots of presents already or are frantically looking for fancy recipes they’ll probably end up not making any way. I’m the same, I admit it, I’m a holidays’ freak. The holidays’ spirit is upon us all and we simply cannot help it.

The problem is with so much to do before and around holidays I need quick and easy recipes to make that are simple but look quite festive. I know from my own experience I’ll get to spend too much time on making appetizers I won’t be happy about in the end.

I have a thing for appetizers, I think they’re the most important part on any festive table as they are the ones that will set the tone. If people are happy with the appetizers they’ll be more likely to enjoy the rest of the food too and the whole atmosphere around the table will be as joyous as supposed to.

Easy stuffed mushrooms appetizer

That’s why I think this easy stuffed mushrooms appetizer is just the right thing to make for our Christmas dinner.  Mushrooms are some of my favorite vegetables to cook and this is such a simple recipe. they can be used as appetizer or to garnish grilled meat.

This easy stuffed mushrooms appetizer takes literally no time to prepare and cook in the oven. Plus these mushrooms are a great way to use any leftover bacon and cheese. You can add other vegetables or swap the cheese for mozzarella or the bacon for ham. They can also be served warm or cold although the warm version tastes better in my opinion. A really versatile recipe and perfect for busy people who want a quick and easy appetizer without compromising quality and a nice presentation.

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Stuffed mushrooms recipe

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Easy stuffed mushrooms appetizer

An easy and quick way to create a simple appetizer without compromising quality and presentation. These stuffed mushrooms look good on any festive table as well as more casual events.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Author: Petro Neagu

Ingredients

  • 1 kg = 2 lbs White/Button/Portobello mushrooms the bigger the better
  • 2 onions
  • 300 g = 10 oz bacon
  • 200 g = 7 oz cheese
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • parsley optional

Instructions

  • Peel off mushrooms, remove the stalks and keep all in cold water
  • Cut bacon into small cubes
  • Grate cheese
  • Cut onions into small cubes
  • Crush garlic cloves
  • Cook bacon, mushrooms stalks and onions in oil for a couple of minutes
  • Remove from stove and add garlic
  • Layer the mushrooms on a baking tray
  • Stuff the mushrooms with the bacon composition above
  • Sprinkle grated cheese (be careful not to sprinkle outside the edges as they'll burn in the oven)
  • Cook in the oven for 20 min at 180 C = 350 F
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle chopped parsley (optional)

Notes

Serve warm or cold
Serve as appetizer, side dish or to garnish grilled meat
Add chili flakes or powder to bacon composition if you like a spicy version
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6 Comments

  1. creativekkids says:

    All 3 of your recipes that you linked up last week to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party look scrumptious! I am running late as I stayed in Michigan last week taking care of my sick grandma, but I have pinned all of them. Thanks for linking up!

    1. Hi Tammy. Thanks so much, you run a wonderful party.

  2. Brandi@penguinsinpink.com says:

    Yum! These look so good! If only my hubby would eat mushrooms… Maybe the bacon and cheese will change his mind!

    1. I’m sure he will give in Brandi. Hubby is the same, not very good friends with mushrooms but yeah, the bacon gets him every time :)

  3. Those look awesome, Petro! I’ll keep this recipe in mind for holiday parties. Pinning