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Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers | Cheesy Stuffed Mushroom Bites

Cheesy Stuffed Mushroom Bites

Cremini mushrooms stuffed with cream cheese, turkey bacon and parmesan, baked until golden for an easy Thanksgiving appetizer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 20 mushroom bites
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 20 cremini mushrooms stems removed and reserved
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 4 slices turkey bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese divided
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
  2. Clean the mushrooms: Wipe mushroom caps clean with a damp paper towel and twist out the stems. Chop the stems finely and set aside for the filling.
  3. Pre-bake the caps: Arrange the mushroom caps hollow-side up on the baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes to release excess moisture. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
  4. Cook the turkey bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey bacon until the edges turn crisp and golden, about 6 minutes. Crumble it once cool enough to handle.
  5. Sauté the chopped stems: In the same skillet, add olive oil and the chopped mushroom stems with garlic. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  6. Mix the filling: In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, crumbled turkey bacon, sautéed stems and garlic, half the parmesan, parsley, green onion, salt and pepper. Stir until evenly combined and creamy.
  7. Stuff the mushroom caps: Spoon the filling into each mushroom cap, mounding it slightly above the rim. Arrange the stuffed caps back on the baking sheet.
  8. Top with breadcrumbs: Sprinkle the remaining parmesan and panko breadcrumbs evenly over the filled mushroom caps for a golden, crunchy top.
  9. Bake until golden: Bake at 400°F for 15 to 18 minutes, until the tops turn golden brown and the mushrooms feel tender when pierced with a fork.
  10. Cool slightly and serve: Let the stuffed mushroom bites rest for 2 to 3 minutes before transferring to a platter, since the filling stays very hot.