Bacon and Onion Stuffed Mushrooms
This recipe is a great appetizer or side dish for any meal. Bacon and onion come together with Parmesan cheese to make this the perfect savory recipe.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces white button mushrooms, about 12 large mushrooms, stems removed and diced
- 3 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded or grated
- pinch of salt and pepper
- chopped parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Wash or wipe the mushrooms and remove the stems. Place the mushroom caps in a baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
- Cook the bacon pieces in a skillet on medium heat until crispy. Stir the bacon pieces as needed to brown on all sides. Dice the mushroom stems and add them to the skillet, along with the onion. Sauté for about 8-10 minutes, until soft. Add the garlic, parsley, and a pinch of salt and ground black pepper.
- Add the butter and allow to melt. Remove the pan from the heat and add bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Mix well until crumbly. Spoon the bread crumb mixture into the mushrooms caps. Sprinkle with a bit more shredded Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes.
- Remove the mushrooms from the oven and serve immediately. Recipe yields about 15-18 medium-sized mushrooms or 10-12 large mushrooms.
Equipment
- skillet and a shallow baking dish
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 284mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 235IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 1mg