Looking for a quick, crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack that’s anything but ordinary? These mushrooms stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped in bacon use just three ingredients and come together in minutes.
Even if you’re not a huge fan of mushrooms, these soft cheese stuffed mushrooms just might win you over. They certainly did for me!
Are your eyes playing tricks on you? They’re not! These scrumptious, bite sized appetizers come together with just three ingredients. Find all the details in the recipe card below.
Start by cleaning the mushrooms and removing the stems. You can scoop out the caps slightly so you can fit more goat cheese inside, if you like.
CLEANING TIP: Avoid washing mushrooms under the tap, as they absorb a lot of water and lose their flavor. It’s best to use a mushroom brush to clean them instead.
Next, fill each mushroom cap generously with the soft goat cheese and wrap a slice of bacon around each one.
Place the stuffed and wrapped mushrooms in a baking dish that’s been lightly greased with olive oil, and bake for 25 minutes at 350°F/180°C (conventional oven).
These are best enjoyed straight away!
I haven’t tried cooking the mushrooms a day ahead and reheating them, but you can definitely prepare the filling in advance. Simply stuff the mushrooms the next day and bake them so they’re ready to serve fresh from the oven.
It’s possible to freeze goat cheese stuffed mushrooms wrapped in bacon, but the mushrooms can absorb moisture which will affect their texture.
To freeze these assembled mushrooms, arrange them unbaked on a baking sheet until firm, then transfer to a freezer bag. They will last for up to 3 months in the freezer. Bake them directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
While I’m not the biggest fan of mushrooms, I love how quick and easy these snacks were to assemble, much like these appetizer recipes below:
I prefer regular white button mushrooms or cremini for stuffed mushrooms. When selecting them, look for mushrooms that are roughly the same size to ensure even cooking. White mushrooms have a mild flavor, which pairs perfectly with the soft goat cheese filling and salty bacon.
You can, but you can also keep them to incorporate into a main meal the next day.
Absolutely! Omit the sliced bacon and mix in some chopped herbs, spices, or crispy fried shallots into the soft goat cheese filling for a boost of flavor and texture.
Simply secure each wrapped mushroom with a toothpick before baking. This prevents the bacon from unraveling and makes flipping or handling them much easier. Make sure to remove the toothpicks before serving.
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