Baked Mushroom And Cream Cheese Bites
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
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
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
- 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
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in an oven or air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for 5-7 minutes until crisp.
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