Mushroom-Bacon Party Pate Recipe

Name: Mushroom-Bacon Party Pate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh mushrooms, chopped very fine; 1/2 lb bacon (or more, to taste); 2/3 cup onion, chopped very fine; 2/3 cup celery, chopped very fine; 4 eggs; 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped very fine; 2 cups dried breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon rosemary, dried; 1 tablespoon oregano, dried; 1/4 tablespoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 lbs fresh mushrooms, chopped very fine
1/2 lb bacon (or more, to taste)
2/3 cup onion, chopped very fine
2/3 cup celery, chopped very fine
4 eggs
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped very fine
2 cups dried breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon rosemary, dried
1 tablespoon oregano, dried
1/4 tablespoon ground black pepper

1
Fry the bacon and crumble it as fine as possible.
2
Reserve some of the grease.
3
Chop the mushrooms, onion, celery, and parsley as fine as possible.
4
A food processor works best, but you can do it by hand if need be.
5
Saute the onion and the celery in the bacon grease until soft, then remove from the grease and drain.
6
Meanwhile, beat the cream cheese slightly, and then beat in the eggs.
7
Add all other ingredients to the egg/cheese mixture.
8
Mix thoroughly.
9
Grease a large loaf pan, line with foil, and then grease the foil.
10
Pat the mixture into the loaf pan and cover loosely with foil.
11
Bake for 1 1/2 hours at 400 degrees F.
12
Let cool completely before serving.
13
This pate is actually best when refrigerated before serving.
14
Serve with crackers or bread slices.

920

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs fresh mushrooms, chopped very fine, 1/2 lb bacon (or more, to taste), 2/3 cup onion, chopped very fine, 2/3 cup celery, chopped very fine, and more.

Yes, Mushroom-Bacon Party Pate falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mushroom-Bacon Party Pate

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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