Description
Spicy jalapeno popper mushrooms combine creamy cheese and zesty peppers in a delectable appetizer. Mushroom caps filled with rich cream cheese and topped with crispy bacon deliver irresistible flavor for party guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 pound bacon (cooked until crisp and chopped)
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese (finely shredded)
- 24 white button mushrooms (whole)
- 1 can (4 oz) jalapeños (diced, thoroughly drained)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350ºF and set a foil-lined baking rack over a baking sheet for easy preparation and cleanup.
- Remove stems from white button mushrooms, creating hollow caps ready for filling.
- Blend cream cheese, garlic, jalapeños, cheddar cheese, and bacon in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Generously stuff each mushroom cap with the prepared cream cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution and slightly mounding the filling.
- Transfer stuffed mushrooms to the prepared baking rack, arranging them with slight spacing between each piece.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and bubbling edges that indicate the filling is heated through and cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes to allow filling to set and cool slightly before serving as a warm, spicy appetizer.
Notes
- Selecting the right mushrooms is crucial for perfect texture and flavor absorption.
- Choose fresh, firm white button mushrooms with intact, clean caps for the best results.
- Consider removing seeds from jalapeños to control heat level and suit different spice preferences.
- Swap bacon with turkey bacon or omit entirely for vegetarian-friendly version without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 108
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 9.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.6 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 5.6 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg