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Smoky Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

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Smoky Stuffed Mushrooms combine savory bacon, creamy cheese, and seasoned breadcrumbs baked to golden perfection for a deliciously rich appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

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Mushrooms

  • 12 button or cremini (baby portobello) mushrooms

Bacon and Saute

  • 7 slices bacon
  • 1/4 cup diced onion

Cheese Filling

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 – 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Finishing Touches

  • 2–3 tablespoons butter or reserved bacon drippings
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs, seasoned or plain

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Mushrooms: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Clean the mushrooms thoroughly and carefully remove the stems, setting the stems aside for later use.
  2. Cook Bacon: Cook 3 slices of bacon until limp and set aside. Cook the remaining 4 slices until crisp. Drain cooked bacon on a paper towel-lined plate, reserving the bacon drippings for cooking and finishing.
  3. Sauté Onion and Mushroom Stems: In a skillet with the reserved bacon drippings, sauté the diced onion and chopped mushroom stems until they become soft and fragrant.
  4. Mix Cheese Filling: Chop the crisp bacon into small pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, crisp bacon pieces, shredded cheddar cheese, sautéed onion/mushroom mixture, black pepper, and garlic powder, mixing well to form a creamy filling.
  5. Fill Mushrooms: Spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish or sheet pan with cooking spray. Spoon the cheese filling generously into each hollowed mushroom cap.
  6. Top with Bacon and Breadcrumbs: Cut the limp bacon slices into small pieces and place one piece atop each filled mushroom. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the bacon-covered mushrooms, then drizzle with melted butter or reserved bacon drippings for added richness and moisture.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and bubbly. Remove from oven and serve warm. Enjoy this smoky and cheesy appetizer!

Notes

  • Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
  • You can adjust the amount of cheddar cheese to your taste preference.
  • Use seasoned bread crumbs for extra flavor or plain with added seasoning.
  • Make sure to cook bacon properly to get both limp and crispy textures as directed.
  • For a non-pork variation, substitute bacon with turkey bacon or smoked tempeh.

Keywords: stuffed mushrooms, bacon appetizer, cheesy mushrooms, baked mushrooms, smoky appetizer

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