Grilled Bacon Double Cheeseburger Stuffed Mushrooms
Grilled Bacon Double Cheeseburger Stuffed Mushrooms: The perfect party food or appetizer!
Things to know:
What is a brasero grill?
A brasero grill is a traditional Argentine-style grill featuring an attached, elevated metal firebox (the brasero) used to burn wood or charcoal into hot embers, which then drop to the cooking floor. This system enables consistent, long-duration cooking over coals instead of flames, reducing flare-ups and allowing for easy temperature management during asado grilling.
Does Sunterra make good grills?
Sunterra grills, particularly their Santa Maria and Argentine models, are generally reviewed as sturdy, live-fire, wood-burning grills that offer great value, performance, and a fun, authentic cooking experience. Users frequently praise the adjustable grate system, firebrick lining for heat retention, and the quality of the sear.
What are stuffed mushrooms?
Stuffed mushrooms are a popular appetizer where mushroom caps are filled with a savory mixture, often including breadcrumbs, cheese, herbs, and sautéed stems, then baked until tender and golden brown. Common fillings feature cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, and Italian sausage, but vegetarian options with spinach, roasted peppers, or pine nuts are also popular. The basic process involves cleaning mushrooms, removing stems, sautéing the stems with aromatics, mixing with binders like breadcrumbs and cheese, stuffing the caps, and baking, grilling or smoking.
What is the history of stuffed mushrooms?
Stuffed mushrooms originated in 18th-century Europe, with roots in Italian, French, and broader Mediterranean cuisine. Traditionally, they were a frugal, savory dish featuring mushrooms filled with breadcrumbs, herbs, and cheese, later evolving into a popular 1940s American restaurant appetizer.
What kind of mushrooms are best for stuffing?
Cremini mushrooms (baby bellas) are widely considered the best choice for stuffed mushrooms due to their firm, meaty texture and deep flavor, which holds up well to baking without becoming soggy. For larger appetizers, baby portabellas or full-sized portobellos are excellent, while white button mushrooms are a suitable, mild alternative.
Ingredients
16 large Cremini mushrooms (baby bellas), stems removed and cleaned
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 T dried minced onion
1/2 T of your favorite burger seasoning (we use equal parts salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder that we keep on hand)
4 slices of white American cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup diced onion
1/4 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 t garlic powder (We used Spiceology’s Vampire Killer)
2 T each of mustard, mayo, ketchup and dill pickle relish
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
1. Set your grill up for indirect cooking. You should be able to keep your hand over the grilling surface for 6-8 seconds.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, burger seasoning and minced onions until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, crumbled bacon, diced onion, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
4. Stuff each mushroom cap with the beef mixture, pressing down gently to fill completely.
5. Mix together the mustard, mayo, ketchup and relish. Place a dab of this mixture on the top of each stuffed mushroom.
6. Cut each slice of American cheese into quarters (or large enough pieces to cover the mushroom) and place the cut slice on top of the mushroom
7. Place the stuffed mushrooms on the grill and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is heated through and the cheese is melted.
8. Remove from the grill and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving. ENJOY!
Equipment used:
Sunterra Argentine Grill
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