Popper Mushrooms Recipe
Deliciously creamy and savory popper mushrooms filled with a blend of sautéed mushroom stems, jalapeño, garlic, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon, then baked to golden perfection. This appetizer is perfect for parties or a flavorful snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 stuffed mushroom poppers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
- 8 mushrooms, stems removed and chopped, caps reserved
- 1 jalapeño pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
- Sea salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
- Bacon (quantity not explicitly stated, estimated 3 slices), cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until browned. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and crumble the cooked bacon into small pieces.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Mushroom Mixture: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped mushroom stems, jalapeño, and minced garlic. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and soften properly.
- Mix Filling: Transfer the cooked mixture to a bowl. Stir in the softened cream cheese, shredded Cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon. Season the mixture with sea salt and ground black pepper to taste and mix until evenly combined.
- Fill Mushroom Caps: Spoon the cheesy filling into the reserved mushroom caps, distributing it evenly among them. Place the filled mushrooms in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese filling begins to brown and turn golden on top. Remove from oven and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh mushrooms with firm caps for best results.
- Adjust jalapeño amount according to your preferred spice level.
- Bacon quantity is estimated as 3 slices; adjust according to preference.
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and add extra cheese or nuts for texture.
- Allow mushrooms to cool for a few minutes after baking as filling will be hot.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
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