Breaded Mushrooms with Surprises
Ingredients: -12 larger champignon mushrooms -12 thin slices of pressed ham or bacon -120 g cheese -5 eggs -flour -breadcrumbs -thyme -1 tablespoon sweet paprika -salt -pepper -oil for frying
We start with an essential ingredient for this delicious recipe: mushrooms. Choose fresh, large mushrooms, preferably champignon or portobello, as they have a rich flavor and pleasant texture. Carefully clean the caps of the mushrooms from the skin, ensuring no impurities remain. Once you have cleaned the mushrooms, it's time to prepare the filling. Cut the cheese into cuboid pieces, making sure their size is similar to the diameter of the mushroom caps. These cheese cubes will melt during cooking, bringing a creamy and savory taste to the dish.
Sprinkle the cheese pieces with thyme, an aromatic spice that will add a note of freshness. Then, wrap each piece of cheese with slices of pressed ham or bacon, ensuring they are well secured in the caps of the mushrooms, in the center. This step will not only enrich the aroma but also provide a crunchy texture when the mushrooms are fried.
In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs, adding paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. This will be the base for binding the ingredients and creating a delicious crust. Add equal amounts of flour and breadcrumbs, mixing until you achieve a thicker mixture, similar to that for schnitzels. The consistency should be such that it flows slowly but sticks well to the mushrooms.
Gently pass the stuffed mushrooms through the batter, ensuring each mushroom is evenly coated. Then, heat the oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Frying will be done in a bath of oil, and the mushrooms should be fried on all sides until golden and crispy. Remove them onto absorbent paper to eliminate excess oil.
These stuffed mushrooms are ideal to be served warm, perfect as an appetizer or main course. Pair them, as preferred, with a fresh vegetable salad, which will perfectly complement the rich flavor of the dish. Enjoy every bite and relish the delicious combination of flavors that blend perfectly!
