Name: Blue Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms : Rich, Savory & Crowd-Pleasing Bites
Ingredients: Cooking spray (or olive oil/butter); 6 strips bacon, chopped; 12 large mushrooms (stems removed and reserved; cremini or baby bella preferred); 2 Tbsp butter; 1 onion, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced or sliced; ⅔ cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch; use gluten-free if needed); 6 oz blue cheese (Gorgonzola Dolce for mild, Roquefort or Stilton for bold); 6 oz cream cheese, softened; Optional: 1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or thyme; Optional topping: 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan

Description

Bold blue cheese, smoky bacon, and sweet caramelized onions come together in tender mushroom caps. Elegant, bite-sized, and guaranteed to disappear at any party.

Ingredients

Scale

Cooking spray (or olive oil/butter)
6 strips bacon, chopped
12 large mushrooms (stems removed and reserved; cremini or baby bella preferred)
2 Tbsp butter
1 onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced or sliced
⅔ cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch; use gluten-free if needed)
6 oz blue cheese (Gorgonzola Dolce for mild, Roquefort or Stilton for bold)
6 oz cream cheese, softened
Optional: 1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or thyme
Optional topping: 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray.

2. Cook Bacon

In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until golden and crispy.
Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, reserving ~1 Tbsp bacon fat.

3. Caramelize Onions & Mushroom Stems

Melt butter in the same skillet with reserved bacon fat.
Add diced onion, chopped mushroom stems, and garlic.
Cook over low heat 10–12 minutes until golden and caramelized.

4. Make the Filling

In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and crumbled blue cheese.
Add caramelized onion mixture, bacon, breadcrumbs, and optional herbs.
Mix until thick, creamy, and well combined.

5. Stuff the Mushrooms

Generously fill each mushroom cap with the mixture, mounding on top.
Optional: Sprinkle Parmesan over each mushroom for a golden crust.

6. Bake

Arrange stuffed mushrooms in prepared dish.
Bake 20–25 minutes until caps are tender and tops are golden brown.
Optional: Broil 1–2 minutes for extra crispy tops.

7. Serve

Let cool 1–2 minutes.
Garnish with fresh herbs or a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Serve warm on a rustic board or white platter.

Notes

Problem	Solution
Mushrooms soggy	Wipe clean with damp towel; avoid running water. Use cremini or baby bella mushrooms.
Make-ahead	Assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours; bake straight from fridge, adding 2–3 min.
Tops not golden	Sprinkle extra breadcrumbs & Parmesan, or broil 1–2 min at the end.
Filling too wet	Add extra breadcrumbs; if too dry, a tsp milk or more softened cream cheese fixes it.
Not a blue cheese fan	Substitute with cheddar, Gruyère, or goat cheese.