Stuffed Mushrooms Appetizer
These stuffed mushrooms are made with cremini mushrooms filled with a cream cheese, bacon and Parmesan mixture. The perfect appetizer for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 4 ounces cream cheese , softened
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese , freshly grated
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper , to taste
- parsley , chopped, optional
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms , or 24 mushrooms
Instructions
- Prepare and preheat: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Prepare the mushrooms by wiping them with a damp paper towel (avoid soaking to avoid soggy mushrooms). Remove the stems by twisting them until they snap off. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
- Cook bacon: In a large skillet over cook the 6 slices of bacon over medium heat until crisp. Move to a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Then crumble.
- Make filling: In a mixing bowl, combine 4 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Mix the ingredients together, then add half of the bacon bits.
- Fill: Divide the filling evenly between the mushrooms (About 1 Tablespoon of stuffing per mushroom). Sprinkle the remaining bacon over the top. You can also ad more parmesan on top if desired.
- Bake mushrooms: Place mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until the mushrooms or until tops are golden brown.
Notes
Storage: These are best served the first day, but you can store in a covered container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 52kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 86mg, Potassium: 104mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 82IU, Calcium: 33mg, Iron: 0.1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
