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Bacon Wrapped Mushroom Bites

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 16 mushrooms washed, dried, and caps removed
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh sage finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 slices bacon cut into fourths
  • 16 toothpicks

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 400° F.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the onion, sage, salt, and pepper.
  • Fill the mushroom caps with the onion mixture. Place the filled mushroom caps in a heat-proof dish.
  • Set the 1/4 slice of bacon on top of the filled mushroom and wrap it around the sides. Secure the bacon ends with a toothpick and place the mushroom cap back in the dish. Repeat until all mushrooms are wrapped.
  • Bake the mushrooms in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until the bacon has crisped on top and the mushrooms are browned and juicy.
  • Line a dinner plate with papertowels. Carefully remove the mushrooms from the hot dish and set them on the papertowel to drain for 1-2 minutes.
  • Arrange mushrooms on serving dish and serve warm.

Notes

Be sure to set aside a small bowl or dish for your guests to set aside their used toothpicks.
This appetizer pairs well with a bottle of Burgundy or  Pinot Noir.