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Spinach and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms

Spinach and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms are a lighter alternative to traditional stuffed mushrooms, loaded with flavor from sautéed baby spinach, chopped mushrooms, crispy bacon, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 11
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 package fresh mushrooms 14 oz, stems separated
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced thin
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 4 slices center cut bacon
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 0.25 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs or GF
  • 2 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Smart Balance cooking spray for spraying

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a foil lined baking pan or baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Remove stems from mushrooms and mince fine.
  3. Heat a medium sized skillet. Rinse spinach and add to the skillet; cook until it wilts, about 2 minutes.
  4. Remove from the pan, squeeze excess liquid and chop fine. Set aside.
  5. Dry skillet, add bacon to the skillet and cook on low heat until bacon is cooked through. Set aside on a paper towel. Coarsely chop.
  6. Clean skillet and add olive oil to the pan. Add garlic and saute until golden, about 2 minutes.
  7. Add minced mushroom stems and saute until soft, about 2 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and combine mushroom stems with sauteed spinach, bacon, bread crumbs, and parmesan cheese.
  9. Season mushroom caps with salt. Fill mushrooms with spinach mixture, rounding tops off.
  10. Place on an oven safe dish and lightly spray the tops with oil.
  11. Bake 20 minutes or until golden. Eat warm.

Notes

These Spinach and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms are perfect as an appetizer for parties or as a light side dish. Easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser!