Bacon Mushrooms

[Roxy15]

Bacon Mushrooms:

 

 

 

 

16 Mushroom Caps, Stems Removed & Chopped & Reserved

 

4 Slices Bacon

 

2 Cloves Garlic, Minced

 

2 Jalapeno Peppers, Finely Chopped, Ribs & Seeds Removed

 

2-(3-oz.) Pkg.s Cream Cheese, Softened

 

2 Cloves Garlic, Minced

 

1/4 Cup & 2 T. Shredded Cheddar Cheese

 

1 T. Olive Oil

 

Cooking Spray

 

Sea Salt, To Taste

 

Ground Black Pepper, To Taste

 

Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble the bacon slices and set aside.

 

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.

 

 

Heat the Olive Oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the chopped mushroom stems, garlic, and jalapeno; cook and stir until the mushrooms release moisture and soften, about 10 minutes. Transfer the mushroom mixture to a bowl, and stir in the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and bacon. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the cheese mixture generously into the reserved mushroom caps, and arrange the stuffed caps on the prepared baking dish.

 

 

Bake in the preheated 350 degree oven until cheese begins to brown, 15-20 minutes.