Description
Creamy, spicy, and crispy stuffed mushrooms featuring a rich filling of cream cheese, sharp cheddar, bacon, and jalapeños, topped with buttery panko breadcrumbs. A perfect make-ahead appetizer for game day or parties.
Ingredients
- 24 large white button or cremini mushroom caps
- 8 oz full-fat block cream cheese, softened
- 2–3 medium fresh jalapeños, finely chopped (seeds removed for mild heat)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Clean mushroom caps with a damp paper towel and pat dry. Remove stems using a small spoon or corer, creating a bowl shape. Place caps stem-side up on the baking sheet.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble into small pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, minced garlic, and chopped jalapeños. Mix until smooth.
- Add crumbled bacon and sliced green onions to the cheese mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Fill each mushroom cap with the mixture, packing it gently but leaving room at the top for the topping.
- Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs evenly over each stuffed mushroom. Drizzle melted butter over the tops.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until mushrooms are tender and tops are golden brown and crispy. If browning too fast, cover loosely with foil.
- Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for extra crispiness, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh chives and serve hot.
Notes
[‘Ensure mushrooms are completely dry before baking to prevent sogginess.’, ‘Use block cream cheese, not spreadable tub cream cheese, for a smooth filling.’, ‘Shred your own cheddar cheese to avoid anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting.’, ‘Can be made up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated before baking.’, ‘Freeze unbaked mushrooms on a tray, then transfer to a bag. Bake from frozen, adding 5-10 minutes to cook time.’]
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 mushrooms
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
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