Loaded Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms with Bacon Recipe
Creamy, savory stuffed mushrooms loaded with bacon and cheese, perfect for parties or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Button or Cremini Mushrooms (large, firm caps)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 6 slices Cooked Bacon (crumbled)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Chives (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel and remove the stems. Chop the stems finely for the filling.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic, chives, chopped mushroom stems, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Cook the bacon until crispy, let it cool, and crumble into small pieces.
- Fill each mushroom cap generously with the cream cheese mixture using a small spoon or scoop. Sprinkle bacon crumbles on top.
- Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the filling is bubbly and the mushrooms are tender.
- Let the mushrooms cool slightly before serving. Garnish with extra chives if desired.
Notes
[‘Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing.’, ‘Avoid overstuffing the mushrooms to prevent spillage during baking.’, ‘Prep the mushrooms and filling a day in advance for convenience.’, ‘Ensure bacon is crispy to avoid sogginess.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 mushrooms per se
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
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