Bacon-Stuffed Mushrooms

By carvalhohm

Cream cheese and cheddar cheese make a creamy filling for these hot appetizers.

Ingredients

• 6 slices Nueske's Smoked Bacon or other bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 10 large fresh mushrooms (about 12 oz.)
• 1 3-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar or smoked Gouda cheese (1 oz.)
• 1/2 to 1 tsp. minced garlic (optional)

Details

Servings 10
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 55mins
Adapted from recipe.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.Grease 15x10x1-inch baking pan; set aside. In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon until almost crisp. Using slotted spoon, remove bacon from skillet; discard fat. Drain bacon on paper towels. Set aside.

2.Clean mushrooms. Remove stems from mushrooms; discard. Set tops aside.

3.In medium bowl, combine cream cheese and cheddar cheese, stirring until well mixed. Stir in reserved bacon and, if you like, garlic. Spoon cheese mixture into mushroom tops.

4.Place stuffed mushroom tops in prepared baking pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Let stand for 5 minutes.