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Baked Mushroom And Cream Cheese Bites

Name: Baked Mushroom And Cream Cheese Bites
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 pcs yellow onion finely chopped; 250 g cremini mushroom finely chopped; 0.25 tsp salt; 0.13 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 226 g cream cheese softened to room temperature; 0.25 tsp garlic powder; 12 pcs sandwich bread crusts removed; 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted

These savory bites feature a creamy mushroom and onion filling layered between slices of bread. They are then buttered and baked until perfectly golden brown and crisp, making for an easy and satisfying appetizer.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 47 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 371 kcal

Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

filling

1 tbspunsalted butter
1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
250 gcremini mushroom, finely chopped
0.25 tspsalt
0.13 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
226 gcream cheese, softened to room temperature
0.25 tspgarlic powder

base

12 pcssandwich bread, crusts removed

coating

4 tbspunsalted butter, melted

Equipment

pastry brush · spatula · baking sheet · mixing bowl · parchment paper · skillet · cutting board · knife · oven

The method

Step by step

1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Using parchment paper prevents the bites from sticking and makes cleanup much easier.
2
In a medium skillet, melt the filling butter over medium heat.
About 2 min
3
Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
About 4 min
4
Add the finely chopped mushrooms and cook until they have released their liquid and begin to brown, about 5-7 minutes.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Cooking the mushrooms thoroughly ensures the filling isn't watery.
5
Remove the skillet from the heat and season the mixture with salt and black pepper.
About 1 min
6
In a separate mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and garlic powder.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, easy mixing.
7
Add the cooked mushroom and onion mixture to the cream cheese bowl and stir until everything is evenly combined.
About 2 min
8
Lay out the bread slices on a clean work surface.
About 1 min
9
Assemble four stacks, each with three layers of bread and two layers of the mushroom filling. The top slice of each stack should be plain bread.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Spread the filling evenly to the edges to ensure every bite is flavorful.
10
Using a sharp serrated knife, carefully cut each stack into 6 small rectangles or triangles.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: A gentle sawing motion with a serrated knife will prevent squishing the layers.
11
Arrange the pieces on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between them.
About 1 min
12
Brush the tops and sides of each bite with the melted coating butter.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Don't skip brushing the sides; it helps them get crispy and golden all around.
13
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bites are golden brown and toasted.
About 20 min
14
Let the bites cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before serving, as the filling will be very hot.
About 2 min

Per serving

Nutrition

54%Score

Calories: 371.1kcal
Protein: 8.5g
Carbs: 29.5g
Fat: 24.7g
Fibre: 2.2g
Sugar: 5.5g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat in an oven or air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for 5-7 minutes until crisp.