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Cheesy Bacon & Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 18
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 slices of bacon cooked & chopped into bits
  • 2 tbsp shallot diced
  • 2 cups baby spinach chopped
  • 1 large clove of garlic minced
  • 2 oz cream cheese at room temperature
  • ½ cup gruyere shredded (plus more for the top)
  • 1 tbsp plain panko crumbs
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
  • 8 oz small button mushrooms, cleaned & stems removed
  • Drizzle of olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through and crispy.
  3. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel to drain the grease. Chop into crumbles.
  4. Remove all but 1 teaspoon of bacon grease from the skillet.
  5. Add the shallot and cook, stirring often, for 1 minute.
  6. Add the spinach and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
  7. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  8. Remove from the heat and pour into a bowl.
  9. Once the spinach mixture cools a bit, add the cream cheese, Gruyere, panko crumbs, and most of the bacon bits; stir until well combined.
  10. Taste and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, if needed.
  11. Carefully remove the stems from each mushroom.
  12. Place the mushrooms in a cast iron skillet (or baking dish) and drizzle with olive oil; toss to coat evenly.
  13. Place spoonfuls of the bacon & spinach mixture into each mushroom. Press the mixture gently down into the mushrooms.
  14. Sprinkle the top of each mushroom with a bit more shredded Gruyere.
  15. Place into the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes.
  16. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the remaining bacon bits.
  17. Serve immediately. Enjoy.