Goat Cheese, Pancetta and Chive Stuffed Mushrooms: Little Retro Rockstars
 
 
Makes up to 60 mushrooms(I know. That's a bit excessive. You could use the extra filling on your morning bagel, or as a spread on a sandwich or wrap. If you'd like to make a vegetarian version, leave out the pancetta and add some homemade shiitake bacon!)
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Recipe type: Appetizer
Serves: 60 mushrooms
Ingredients
  • 1½ lb to 2 lb crimini or Baby Bella Mushrooms
  • 1 package (8 0z) cream cheese (leave out of the fridge for 30 minutes to soften)
  • 1 log (6 oz) goat cheese (leave out of the fridge for 30 minutes to soften)
  • 3 oz thinly sliced pancetta*(see note)
  • ⅓ cup minced shallots
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small bunch fresh chives, minced (about ¼ cup) and extra for garnishing (if desired)
  • 1 cup panko (japanese breadcrumbs)
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400˚F
  2. Pour some salt in your hand. Wet each mushroom, and rub it in the salt to remove the dirt (this also seasons the mushrooms). Rinse and dry the mushrooms, then remove to a large rimmed baking sheet.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese and goat cheese until combined. Set aside
  4. Heat a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the pancetta until golden (about 1½ to 2 minutes per side) until golden (the pancetta will crisp up as it cools). Remove to paper towels. When cool, crumble the pancetta and set aside.
  5. In the same pan, saute the shallots in the pancetta drippings until softened (about 3 minutes). Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  6. In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese and goat cheese until combined. Add the crumbled pancetta, shallots and garlic, chives, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  7. Using a spoon, generously fill each mushroom cap. Dip the top of each mushroom in the panko, and then put back on the baking sheet. Lightly spray the mushroom tops with olive or canola oil.
  8. Bake the mushrooms in a 400˚ oven for 12-18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Recipe by Spoon With Me at https://spoonwithme.com/goat-cheese-pancetta-and-chive-stuffed-mushrooms-little-retro-rockstars/