Stuffed Mushrooms

If you love mushrooms, you will be in love with these.  This apetizer or main course when I make it, has a perfect combination of flavors.  My guests always ask me for the recipe when I make these mushrooms, so this is your chance to get lots of compliments.  It is an appetizer ideal for any dinner party, any time of the year.  Simply delicious! 

Ingredients: 

2 lbs fresh mushrooms, separate and chop stems  

7 slices of bacon 

1/2 yellow onion, minced  

12 oz cream cheese, softened 

1 cup parmesan cheese, grated  

chives or parsley for topping 

1 tsp butter

Directions:

In a medium sized skillet sauté bacon until brown; drain and crumble. Drain grease but do not since pan. Add onion and chopped mushroom stems to pan. Cook all together until tender. Add cream cheese to mixture, stir and cook until melted. 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a cookie sheet with butter. Stuff mushroom caps with cream cheese mixture and cover with grated cheese. Bake for 17 minutes. When mushrooms are done sprinkle with chives or parsley. You WILL enjoy this!