If you’re a fan of bacon, you will love this recipe! These bacon and cheese stuffed mushroom caps pack a flavor punch, and are easy to make.  They can be served as a starter, and prepared the day before.  Thick- cut, good quality bacon yields the best result.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

20 medium sized button mushrooms

1 cup of cooked, chopped bacon

1 cup cream cheese

¼ cup parmesan cheese

¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup Italian style panko bread crumbs

1 tablespoon hot sauce

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

2 tablespoons chopped chives

1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

½ teaspoon salt

Directions:

With a dry cloth, clean the mushrooms of any debris or dirt. Remove the center stem. Make a small slice off the bottom of the mushroom so that it can sit flat.

In a mixing bowl, combine all of the above ingredients and mix until thoroughly incorporated.

With a metal tablespoon, liberally fill each of the mushroom caps with the bacon mixture.

Set the stuffed mushroom caps on a greased, lined cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes, until the mushroom is cooked and the top becomes brown.