Baked Mushroom Snacks To Prepare Ahead Of Weekend Gathering

Weekend gatherings call for elaborate dishes and some prepare-in-a-jiffy snacks to present an irresistible meal to guests. You cannot be cooking when your guests arrive; therefore, you must work on a few ideas that you can slide into the oven and forget about until it’s time for serving. 

Mushrooms are the perfect ingredients to work with in such a scenario because you can prepare a variety of dishes without tiring yourself. It is also one of the few ingredients that you can get your hands on throughout the year, and they appeal to a wide array of palates (unless your guests don’t like them or are allergic to the fruiting body of a fungus). Bake these delights, serve, and enjoy with your family and friends over the weekend.

Also Read: Best Mushroom Dishes From Around The World To Try

Baked Mushroom Risotto

One of the easiest and most flavour dishes you can bake is mushroom risotto. You can prepare it in large batches without spending hours preparing it. It starts with picking the mushrooms you like and tossing them in a glass container with broth, Arborio rice, seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. The best picks for this would be shiitake, cremini, and portobello. The dish comes out so well that people will be luring over it.

Mushroom Quiche

Quiches are a delightful addition to the weekend spread. You can prepare as many as you want and create variations in the stuffing to appeal to everyone’s taste. Prepare flaky crusts in advance and fill them with a creamy filling of mushrooms, chopped spinach, cream cheese, and seasoning. Bake the ingredients until you're happy with the dish and serve it with some grated cheese on the top.

Mushroom & Chicken Bake

A one-pot dish that will be the star of the evening meal or brunch is mushroom and chicken bake. Lay high-quality chicken breasts in a baking dish and cover them with chopped or sliced mushrooms, a small amount of broth, seasoning, and creamy sauce. Bake this for 20-30 minutes and top it with some grated cheese. Bake again for 10 minutes before you serve it with fine wine on the side.

Mushroom And Herb Focaccia

Have you been craving focaccia bread? This weekend presents the perfect opportunity to bake it with a twist. Prepare the dough for the bread and top it with rosemary, mushrooms, and olive oil right before baking. Let the bread rise in the oven until the crust is golden and slightly crispy. Serve it with soup, stew, and curries on the side.

Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed mushrooms are a perfect example of using limited ingredients to present a lip-smacking and rich dish. Use button mushrooms after cutting their stems. You can fill them with a blend of cream cheese, garlic, herbs, and even minced eggs. You can also stuff minced meat, chopped leafy greens, and boiled root vegetables. Bake it until the top has a slightly golden hue and serve.

Mushroom Lasagna

Another mouth-water dish to serve this week is mushroom lasagna. Cook mushrooms with a handful of other vegetables and spices. Layer them with lasagna sheets, tomato sauce, white sauce, and cheese. Bake it until the top layer is slightly golden brown. You can reheat the ingredients before serving and save some for the next day.