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    Home » Recipes by Course » Appetizer

    Published: Dec 17, 2020 · Modified: Dec 12, 2019 by Cathy · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Stuffed Mushrooms with Bacon and Cheese

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    Stuffed Mushrooms with bacon, smoked cheese, and fresh spinach are sure to impress at any party, large or small. This easily assembled appetizer will have you going back for more every time!

    closeup of stuffed mushroom with toasted cheese and spinach topping spilling out

    I love that these nutritious little bites are free from gluten and nuts, so they're good for people with those food sensitivities. Mushrooms are a great allergy-friendly source of nutrients.

    With maple bacon and smoked cheese, this recipe is inspired by the fond Canadian tradition of maple syrup evaporating over a smoky wood fire.

    What You Need to Make Stuffed Mushrooms with Bacon

    ingredients for stuffed mushrooms with bacon in individual bowls with labels
    • Mushrooms - Use either cremini or button mushrooms. Country Living has a good article on the most common types of mushrooms.
    • Bacon - I used maple-flavoured bacon for a Canadian touch, but regular bacon would work just as well.
    • Cheese - Smoked cheese adds a lovely touch. I used President’s Choice Smoked Cheese, aged two years. It’s readily available across Canada, but I’m sure that any other smoked cheese would also work.
    • Oats - If your stuffed mushrooms need to be gluten free, use certified gluten free oats.

    How to Make Stuffed Mushrooms

    Cook your bacon, either in a frying pan on the stovetop or on a baking sheet in the oven.

    four strips of cooked bacon resting on a paper towel

    Pop the stems off your mushrooms.

    button mushroom with stem removed

    Toss the caps in a little oil, so they don't dry out during baking.

    one bowl of mushroom caps coated in oil with another bowl of stems to the side

    Chop up the stuffing ingredients and mix everything together.

    finely chopped, crumbly mixture in bowl of food processor

    Stuff the filling into the hollow of each mushroom cap, piling it high and squeezing it together.

    stuffed mushrooms lined up on parchment paper

    Bake the stuffed mushrooms until the cheese has melted and the appetizers have turned golden.

    Stuffed mushrooms fresh from the oven

    Recipe FAQ's and Tips

    What if I don't have a food processor?

    These Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms are easy to make with a food processor. If you don’t have one, you can still make them with a little more chopping and stirring by hand. Fry the bacon until crisp. Chop it up. Mix it with finely chopped garlic, onions, mushroom stems, and spinach. Stir in oatmeal, grated cheese, salt, and pepper.

    Can stuffed mushrooms be served at room temperature?

    Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms are excellent served warm. However, I ate lots of them cold while testing this recipe and really enjoyed them that way, too. Yes, they can certainly be served at room temperature.

    Can I stuff mushrooms the night before?

    You can stuff the mushrooms the night before, but hold off baking them until just before serving.

    How do you keep stuffed mushrooms from getting soggy?

    There are two things you can do to keep your stuffed mushrooms from getting soggy. First of all, don't soak the mushrooms in water. You might be able to clean them by wiping them with a damp cloth or brushing with soft sponge. Give them a quick rinse, if necessary, but try to limit their exposure to water.
    Secondly, bake them at a high temperature such as 375 F (190 C) to 400 F (204 C).

    stuffed mushrooms with bacon on marble surface

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    closeup of stuffed mushroom with toasted cheese and spinach topping spilling out
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    Stuffed Mushrooms with Bacon and Cheese

    Delicious mushrooms stuffed with bacon, smoked cheese, and spinach are easy to make and bake in the oven.
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
    Servings 12 mushrooms
    Calories 85kcal
    Author Cathy

    Ingredients

    • 4 slices maple-flavoured bacon
    • 8 ounces (227 grams) white mushrooms
    • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) avocado oil
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • ½ cooking onion
    • 1 cup (17 g) spinach
    • ¼ cup (22.5 g) fine oatmeal gluten free, if necessary
    • 2 ounces (57 grams) smoked cheese finely shredded
    • dash fine sea salt
    • dash freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • Fry bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove from pan, and blot with paper towels. When cool, chop or break it into 1-inch (2.54 cm) pieces.
    • Meanwhile, remove stems from mushroom caps. Gently toss caps in tablespoon of avocado oil.
    • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a food processor, chop cooked bacon finely. Add garlic and onion; chop again. Add mushroom stems and spinach; chop finely. Add oatmeal, cheese, salt and pepper and pulse just until blended. If you don't have a food processor, chop the ingredients finely by hand and stir them together.
    • Stuff filling into mushroom caps, piling extra on top. Press it into place a little with your fingers and set each one on the prepared baking sheet.
    • Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through and cheese is melted.
    • Serve warm or at room temperature.

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    Notes

    MEAL PREP: You can prepare and stuff the mushrooms a few hours ahead and store them in the refrigerator. Bake them just before serving.
    TO STORE: Place leftovers in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1mushroom | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 282IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri says

      October 21, 2018 at 5:57 pm

      5 stars
      I LOVE stuffed mushrooms! These look so delicious and perfect for holiday appetizers. The smokey cheddar is so perfect in this flavor combo with the bacon. So yummy!

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      • Cathy says

        October 21, 2018 at 8:55 pm

        Thanks, Emily! I hope to be serving them this holiday season!

        Reply
    2. Lindsey Dietz says

      October 22, 2018 at 11:26 am

      5 stars
      Definitely making these for the holidays! What an elegant, healthy, and easy app!

      Reply
    3. Jennifer at Hybrid Rasta Mama says

      October 26, 2018 at 11:55 am

      5 stars
      You had me at mushrooms and bacon! These look amazing!!! It's breakfast time here but I'm not opposed to making these right now. 😉

      Reply
      • Cathy says

        October 26, 2018 at 3:03 pm

        Go for it!

        Reply
    4. Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica says

      October 28, 2018 at 1:41 pm

      5 stars
      I LOVE making stuffed mushrooms! "Great minds".. this is very close to my 'crowd-pleasing' recipe!
      Love the smoked cheese.. (for a change)
      Great pics! Pinning to remind myself to make your version next time for fun!
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Cathy says

        October 28, 2018 at 4:52 pm

        Thank you, Carol! Have you published your recipe? I must look it up.

        Reply

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