Zesty Spinach and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms

Zesty Spinach and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms

These delightful stuffed mushrooms are filled with a savory mixture of spinach, crispy bacon, and creamy cheese, making them the perfect appetizer for any gathering.

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon
• 10 ounces frozen spinach
• 12 pieces mushroom caps
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• to taste none salt
• to taste none pepper

Method

1. Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a good amount of butter.
2. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until it turns crispy and golden, which should take around 10 minutes. Once done, drain the bacon, crumble it into small pieces, and set aside.
3. While the bacon is cooking, add frozen spinach to a medium saucepan with 1/4 cup of water. Bring it to a boil, then lower the heat, cover it, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. After simmering, stir and drain any excess water.
4. Gently remove the stems from the mushroom caps and place the caps in the greased baking dish. Finely chop the stems you just removed.
5. In another medium saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion becomes soft and translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Then, mix in the cooked spinach, crumbled bacon, and chopped mushroom stems. Pour in 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon of cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil before removing from heat. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, along with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Stuff each mushroom cap generously with the spinach and bacon mixture, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
7. Place the stuffed mushrooms in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the tops are a beautiful golden brown.