Go Back
–+ servings
Print Recipe Add to Collection
4.57 from 48 votes

Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms

These Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms are a quick 15 minute appetizer filled with crispy bacon and Parmesan. A simple, reliable recipe that is always the first to disappear.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, bacon stuffed mushrooms, mushrooms, parmesan, stuffed mushrooms
Servings: 4
Calories: 274kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 6 slices bacon fried and chopped
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound large cremini mushrooms cleaned, stems removed
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400℉.
  • In a medium bowl add the Parmesan cheese, bacon, parsley and salt and pepper to taste. I usually don't add any salt because I find the Parmesan cheese and bacon provides enough saltiness, but I do add about ½ teaspoon of black pepper. Stir everything together and set aside.
    process shots showing how to make bacon stuffed mushrooms.
  • In a large oven safe skillet, add the olive oil and heat it over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook on both sides for about 2 or 3 minutes per side, just until the mushrooms start to brown a bit.
    process shots showing how to make bacon stuffed mushrooms.
  • Add about 1 tablespoon of the bacon/cheese mixture to each mushroom, you should have enough to fill all the mushrooms.
    process shots showing how to make bacon stuffed mushrooms.
  • Place the mushrooms in the oven and bake for 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
    process shots showing how to make bacon stuffed mushrooms.

Video

Notes

  1. Use large cremini mushrooms. They are easier to fill and hold up better in the oven.
  2. Cook the bacon until truly crisp. If it is soft, it disappears into the filling instead of giving you that nice contrast.
  3. Do not skip browning the mushrooms. That quick sear helps cook off moisture so they roast instead of steam.
  4. Taste before adding salt. Between the bacon and Parmesan, you may not need much.
  5. You can assemble them ahead of time. Keep them covered in the fridge and bake just before serving.
  6. For a deeper flavor, brown the mushrooms in butter. It adds a little extra richness without changing the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 572mg | Potassium: 598mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 279IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 1mg
QR Code linking back to recipe