Description
Ultimate Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms combine crispy smoky bacon, juicy fresh mushrooms, and creamy cheese into a savory, crowd-pleasing appetizer. Easy to prepare and perfect for parties or a comforting snack, this recipe offers bold flavors, simple ingredients, and a customizable base for countless delicious variations.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients
- 20 fresh button or cremini mushrooms (firm caps)
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Mushrooms: Gently clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth to remove any dirt. Carefully remove and reserve the stems. Arrange the mushroom caps on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cook the Bacon and Stems: Dice the reserved mushroom stems and cook them together with the chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat until the bacon is crisp and mushroom bits are tender. This mixture forms the base of your stuffing.
- Mix the Filling: In a bowl, combine the cooked bacon and mushroom mixture with softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly until smooth and well blended.
- Stuff the Mushroom Caps: Using a small spoon, generously fill each mushroom cap with the creamy bacon mixture. Pack the filling lightly to ensure it stays intact while baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the stuffed mushrooms in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for about 20 minutes or until the tops are golden and bubbly and the mushrooms have softened.
Notes
- Choose firm, fresh mushrooms to prevent sogginess and hold the filling well.
- Space out mushrooms on the baking tray to ensure even cooking and browning.
- Use thick-cut bacon for better crispiness and flavor.
- After washing mushrooms, pat dry thoroughly to avoid watery filling.
- Adjust seasoning by tasting the filling before stuffing to balance salt and garlic perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 mushrooms
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg