Bacon-Wrapped Mushrooms with Mozzarella
Juicy mushrooms seasoned with garlic and herbs, stuffed with melted mozzarella, and wrapped in crispy bacon. An easy oven-baked appetizer that's perfect for parties, family dinners, or a savory snack.
Ingredients
- 10 medium champignon mushrooms
- 15 baby mozzarella balls
- 20 thin bacon slices
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 0.5 tsp dried thyme
- 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
- 0.5 tsp dried vegetable seasoning mix
- 0.5 tsp sweet paprika
- Salt to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the mushrooms: Clean the mushrooms, pat them dry, and carefully remove the stems.
- Make the seasoning: Mix olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, black pepper, sweet paprika, and dried vegetable seasoning in a small bowl.
- Season the mushrooms: Brush the inside of each mushroom cap with the garlic and herb mixture.
- Prepare the bacon: Lay two thin bacon slices in a cross shape on a cutting board. Place a seasoned mushroom in the center, hollow side facing up.
- Add mozzarella: Place one or two drained baby mozzarella balls inside each mushroom.
- Wrap: Fold the bacon slices around the mushroom, covering the filling and securing the ends underneath.
- Arrange: Place the wrapped mushrooms on a parchment-lined baking tray, leaving space between them.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F), or 190°C (375°F) fan-assisted. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the bacon is cooked through and browned, the mushrooms are tender, and the cheese has melted.
- Finish and serve: Broil for 2–3 minutes if needed for crispier bacon. Let rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Notes
*Nutrition info is a rough estimate based on the ingredients. Note that values may vary from case to case.
*As with all recipes, there is a number of ways you can get things done. If you believe that some of the instructions can be improved, or have a good alternative solution, feel free to leave a comment.
**Calories:** Approximately 175 kcal per serving (1 bacon-wrapped mushroom). **Nutrition Note:** Nutritional values are estimates and may vary depending on the size of the mushrooms, type of bacon, amount of mozzarella, and ingredients used. Actual calories may also differ based on how much bacon fat is released during baking.
