Stilton, Bacon And Mushroom Starter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil
1 chopped medium onion
1 lb baby button mushroom, halved
12 slices bacon or 12 slices streaky bacon, chopped
4 ounces stilton blue cheese, chopped
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup double cream
1/2 ounce fresh chives, snipped
3 ounces fresh breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons paprika
black pepper, to taste

Preparation

Preheat oven 375\u00b0F.
Heat the oil and fry the onions, mushrooms and bacon together until browned.
Share between four (sprayed with cooking spray) ramekin dishes or a small souffle dish.
Beat the Stilton together with the cream cheese and cream and stir in most of the
chives, reserving a few for a garnish.
Season and spoon over the top of the mushroom.
mixture.
Toss the breadcrumbs in the paprika and sprinkle over the top of the Stilton.
mixture.
Cook for 20-25 minutes, until browned and bubbling.
Serve hot with small slices of toasted French bread or endive leaves.