Bacon and Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms

Recipe View 10 mins Crisp the Bacon (10 minutes): Place bacon in a cold, large skillet. Cook over medium heat, rendering the fat slowly until evenly browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels, then dice and set aside.

Recipe View 5 mins Prepare Oven and Mushrooms (5 minutes): Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Gently remove mushroom stems from the caps. Reserve the caps and finely chop the stems.

Recipe View 8 mins Sauté Mushroom Stems and Onion (8 minutes): In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped mushroom stems and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent.

Recipe View 5 mins Combine Filling (5 minutes): In a medium bowl, combine the sautéed mushroom stem mixture, diced bacon, and 0.5 cup of the shredded Cheddar cheese. Mix well until evenly distributed.

Recipe View 15 mins Stuff and Bake (15 minutes): Spoon the bacon-Cheddar mixture generously into the mushroom caps, mounding slightly. Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet.

Recipe View 15 mins Bake (15 minutes): Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Recipe View 2 mins Finish and Serve (2 minutes): Remove the mushrooms from the oven and sprinkle with the remaining shredded Cheddar cheese. Let cool slightly before serving.