Champignons in bacon
8 servings
60 minutes
Bacon-wrapped mushrooms are an exquisite appetizer of French cuisine, combining the tenderness of mushrooms, creamy softness of cheese, and crispy salty texture of bacon. The French love to prepare dishes where simple ingredients fully reveal themselves, creating a harmony of flavors. Mushrooms infused with the aroma of smoked bacon become incredibly juicy, while cheese adds tenderness. This is the perfect dish for an aperitif that pairs wonderfully with white wine or light dry champagne. The appetizer is versatile: it can be served at festive dinners, parties, or simply as a savory treat. The simplicity of preparation makes bacon-wrapped mushrooms an accessible delicacy that can adorn any table.
1
We take the champignons, remove the stems, leaving only the caps and wash them.
- Button mushrooms: 8 pieces
2
We place cottage cheese or cream cheese in the hats.
- Cream cheese (curd cheese spread): 1 piece
3
We wrap the caps with bacon.
- Smoked bacon: 1 piece
4
We place them on a baking sheet and put them in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 40 minutes to an hour (depending on the size of the cap, the larger it is, the longer we bake it).
- Button mushrooms: 8 pieces
5
We take it out, let it cool slightly, and eat.
- Fresh herbs: 1 bunch
