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prep time
15 min
cook time
25 min
ready time
40 min
Keto Bacon Halloumi Chive Stuffed Mushrooms
You can feed guests from out of town, friends, family, and even kids with this cheesy, crunchy, flavorful snack. Whether they’re Keto or not, anybody will like these Keto stuffed mushrooms. Brown cremini mushrooms (also called baby bellas) are stuffed with a cheesy halloumi filling. The filling also includes diced bacon and chives, plus plenty of extra virgin olive oil. You can prepare the stuffed mushrooms in advance, then just bake them when you want to serve them! The Keto stuffed mushrooms also keep well as leftovers. Reheat them in your oven or microwave.
What mushrooms are Keto?
Most mushrooms you can get your hands on are Keto-friendly. Mushrooms are low in carbs, have fiber, a little protein, and have healthy vitamins and nutrients. This means it’s easy to make substitutions when making recipes with mushrooms. Most mushrooms share similar macros, so feel free to enjoy portobello, button, oyster, shiitake, cremini, and other edible mushrooms you like while Keto.
What is halloumi cheese?
Halloumi is typically made with goat or sheep milk but sometimes also cow’s milk. Halloumi cheese is great because it has a high melting point, so it can be used in a unique way. When you fry or bake halloumi cheese it can become warm and gooey, but it won’t melt like other cow’s milk cheese. That’s why it’s perfect for this Keto stuffed mushroom recipe.
Other Keto appetizer recipes
Carb Manager has lots of finger food, snacks, and appetizer recipes you can pick from! Try making these popular Keto Mozzarella Sticks. Another warm appetizer that’s perfect for feeding a group is the Keto Cheeseburger Meatballs recipe. Just add toothpicks for serving!
Net Carbs
1.1 g
Fiber
0.2 g
Total Carbs
1.5 g
Protein
3.3 g
Fats
6.8 g
78 cals
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Ingredients
Bacon
4 slice - 6" long
Halloumi Cheese
4 oz
Extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp
Garlic powder
0.13 tsp
Chives, raw
1 tbsp, cut pieces
Brown mushrooms
1 lb
Olive Oil
3 tbsp
Salt
0.25 tsp
Black pepper
0.25 tsp
Recipe Steps
steps 3
40 min
Step 1
You’ll need to cook all the bacon until it’s crispy in a skillet first. Wait for the bacon to cool down before finely dicing it. Next, finely dice halloumi cheese as well, then add the ingredients to a mixing bowl. Douse the ingredients in extra virgin olive oil, then add garlic powder and chopped chives. Stir the ingredients together to complete the filling.Step 2
Turn on an oven to preheat to 350 F (180 C) and line a sheet tray with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Prepare whole mushrooms by removing the stems with a spoon, then add the hollow mushroom caps to a new mixing bowl. Pour olive oil all over the mushrooms, then season them with salt and pepper. Toss the mushrooms in the bowl to coat them.Step 3
Fill each mushroom cap densely with the bacon-halloumi filling. Arrange all filled mushrooms on the lined sheet tray. Then, bake the mushrooms for about 15 minutes. The halloumi cheese won’t melt like typical cheese, but it will become soft and gooey. The mushrooms should be tender but shouldn’t fall apart. Serve warm.
