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Expand1 pound cremini mushrooms, wiped clean with a damp paper towel, stemmed Ask a question about this ingredient
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice (Meyer if you have it) Ask a question about this ingredient
2 garlic cloves, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
3/4 teaspoons smoked paprika Ask a question about this ingredient
2 1/2 ounces mild, firm blue cheese, crumbled Ask a question about this ingredient
3-4 tablespoons crème fraiche Ask a question about this ingredient
2 teaspoons honey Ask a question about this ingredient
Zest of 1 lemon (Meyer preferred) Ask a question about this ingredient
8-10 ounces pancetta, depending on the size of the mushrooms (you may need more if your mushrooms are on the larger side) Ask a question about this ingredient
Zest your lemon into a small bowl and set aside. You'll use this later.
Ask a question about this stepCombing marinade ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Taste for acid and salt and add more if needed. Add clean, de-stemmed mushrooms and gently toss to coat. Set aside and allow mixture to marinate for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Ask a question about this stepPreheat oven to 400° F.
Ask a question about this stepMeanwhile, make filling by adding blue cheese, crème fraiche and honey to bowl with zest. Thoroughly combine to break up any large chunks of cheese.
Ask a question about this stepPlace marinated mushrooms, cap side down, on a broiler pan. Fill each cap with about a teaspoon of filling. Carefully separate each piece of pancetta and cut each in half with kitchen shears. With one end of the pancetta slightly overlapping one edge of the filled cap, wrap the pancetta around the mushroom, completely covering the filled top at least once if not twice, depending on the size of the mushroom. For a larger mushroom, use a whole piece of pancetta if necessary. Repeat until all of the mushrooms are wrapped.
Ask a question about this stepCook in batches (if necessary) until mushrooms are fragrant and pancetta is crisp, about 10 minutes. Start checking when you can smell them. Carefully remove from pan (chopsticks come in handy) blotting on a paper towel if necessary, and arrange on serving platter, with toothpicks if desired. Serve immediately these are best hot. Enjoy!
Ask a question about this stepThank you, EmilyC! They are pretty tasty little bites. Let me know what you think if you try them.
Ooohhh...definitely adding these to our Christmas Eve buffet!
Wow, Lori! I'm flattered that you'd consider them for your buffet. I hope you enjoy them and would love to hear back.
Thanks, mrslarkin! I gobbled up more than my fair share. : )
Your husband's comment cracks me up! These sound delicious - except for the mushrooms ;-) !
LOL. He did eat three of them. Thanks, hardlikearmour!
Thank you, Bevi!
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WHOOPS! A missing ingredient! For the quick marinade, it should also include 2 teaspoons of gluten-free tamari (can substitute soy sauce)
Sorry about that.