If you love snacking on cheese-filled spicy Jalapeno Poppers, you have to try these Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Mushrooms! This easy appetizer has all the flavors of a jalapeno popper stuffed in tender mushroom caps. Make this delicious appetizer next time you host a crowd!
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Ingredients
16oz.button mushrooms with stems
2jalapenosseeded and minced
2clovesgarlicminced
4ouncescream cheeseroom temperature
5tablespoonsfinely shredded cheddar cheesedivided
1tablespoonbacon bits
¼teaspoonkosher salt
⅛teaspoonpepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment.
Clean mushrooms by wiping gently with a damp paper towel. Remove stems from mushrooms and finely chop. Set aside the caps.
Wearing gloves, slice the jalapenos in half lengthwise. With a small spoon or your fingers, remove the core, seeds, and membranes. Slice the jalapenos and chop fine.
In a medium bowl, combine chopped mushroom stems, garlic, cream cheese, 3 tablespoons of cheddar cheese, chopped jalapenos, bacon bits, salt and pepper. Thoroughly combine with a rubber spatula.
Using a teaspoonful of mixture, stuff each mushroom cap, distributing it among the mushrooms evenly. Place any additional stuffing on top.
Sprinkle each with the remaining 2 tablespoons of cheddar cheese and a few bacon bits if you'd like.
Bake for 8-10 minutes. Before serving, drain on a paper towel and then place on serving platter.