Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 2 slices bacon (diced small)
• 12 large mushrooms (1 1/2 to 2-inches in diameter)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 1 green onion (thinly sliced, plus more for garnish, optional)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400˚F.

2. 2

   Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. 3

   Remove stems from mushrooms and place mushrooms cavity side up in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Finely chop enough mushroom stems to equal 1/2 cup.

4. 4

   Cook diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp; transfer to paper towel to drain.

5. 5

   Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat; add butter and stir until melted. Add chopped mushroom stems, garlic and green onions; cook and stir until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in bacon, breadcrumbs, thyme and parmesan cheese.

6. 6

   Spoon filling into mushroom cavities. Bake 20-25 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and filling is golden on top and heated through. Garnish with sliced green onion if desired and serve.