Bacon-Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

By traciesparks

I first tried these broiled treats at my sister-in-law's house. The juicy mushroom caps and creamy filling were so fabulous that I had to get the recipe. It's hard to believe how simple, fast and easy they are. -Angela Coffman Stewartsville, Missouri

Ingredients

• 1 package (8 ounces) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (softened or cubed), softened
• 1/2 cup real bacon bits
• 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 pound whole fresh mushrooms, stems removed

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the bacon, onion and garlic powder. Spoon into mushroom caps. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes or until heated through. Serve warm. Yield: about 2 dozen.


Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 46 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 12 mg cholesterol, 103 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Bacon-Stuffed Mushrooms published in Quick Cooking November/December 2004, p32