Easy Cheese-and-Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
These easy cheese-and-bacon stuffed mushrooms are a decadent appetizer that combines gooey, cheesy filling with crisp bacon for the ultimate savory bite. Perfect for parties or as a quick snack, they come together effortlessly and disappear just as fast!
Equipment
- Rimmed baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra-light olive oil or vegetable oil for greasing
- 6 strips regular-cut bacon
- 4 oz plain cream cheese softened
- ½ cup shredded or freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves minced or grated
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley leaves plus extra for garnish
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 24 cremini mushrooms about 1 lb, stemmed
Instructions
- Preheat and prep the baking sheet: Set your oven to 400°F and lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with oil. Put it aside for later.
- Cook the bacon: Heat a skillet over medium heat and fry the bacon slices for about 3 minutes per side, until they’re crispy. Once cooked, place the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Chop it into small pieces and set aside.
- Mix the stuffing: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Parmesan, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Use a fork to mash and mix the ingredients until they’re smooth and fully combined. Stir in half of the bacon pieces, reserving the rest for topping.
- Fill the mushrooms: Spoon approximately 2 teaspoons of the prepared cheese mixture into each mushroom cap. Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining bacon bits on top.
- Bake and serve: Bake the mushrooms in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the caps are tender and the tops are golden brown. Once baked, transfer them to a serving dish, garnish with extra parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
Mushroom options: White or button mushrooms work as a substitute, though larger mushrooms may require a longer bake time.
Avoid soggy mushrooms: Instead of washing, wipe mushrooms with a damp paper towel to clean.
Doneness cues: The mushrooms are ready when the tops are browned, they release some moisture, and feel soft when gently pressed.
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