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Easy Bacon and Cream Cheese

Easy Bacon and Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms for Ultimate Bliss

Delight in easy bacon and cream cheese stuffed mushrooms that are low-carb and gluten-free, perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 8 mushrooms
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Stuffed Mushrooms
  • 12 pieces Crimini Mushrooms small to medium-sized
  • 2 tablespoons Butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 6 slices Bacon cooked, nitrate-free, sugar-free
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
  • 8 ounces Whipped Cream Cheese preferably whipped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Green Onions Chives, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil minced or dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pastry Brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Clean the crimini mushrooms and remove the stems. Finely chop the stems for the filling.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine whipped cream cheese, chopped bacon, shredded parmesan, minced mushroom stems, garlic, chives, basil, sea salt, and black pepper.
  4. Mix melted butter and olive oil together. Brush this mixture on the tops and bottoms of each mushroom cap.
  5. Fill each mushroom cap with the creamy filling, pressing down slightly.
  6. Arrange the mushrooms on the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until tender and filling is bubbling.
  7. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mushroomCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Experiment with variations like crab instead of bacon or different cheeses for creative options.

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