Easy Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms recipe

One of my favorite party appetizers are Stuffed Mushrooms and there are plenty of these recipes on the internet today.

What makes this particular stuffed mushrooms recipe unique from the others is that it doesn't use any breading or crumbs in the recipe.

Instead, it relies on a simple ingredient list that includes cream cheese, Parmesan and crumbled bacon - these amazing cheesy mushrooms literally melt in your mouth.

grilled stuffed mushrooms recipe

Make these tasty stuffed mushrooms and you'll be the hit at the next party.

Here's a better idea, practice making them for dinner tonight!

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Serves: 6 - 8 (makes 16 mushrooms)

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes

Indirect Heat: 350F

What you'll need:

  • 16 fresh white mushrooms

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil (or olive, vegetable, etc)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 3 slices prosciutto (or Pancetta or regular bacon)
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

removing stems from mushrooms

Step 1:
Rinse the mushrooms under warm running water and rub gently with your hands to remove any residual dirt.

Carefully snap the stems out of the mushrooms.

diced mushrooms

Cut off the tough dry end of the mushroom stem and dice them into very small pieces.

Set these aside.


fried prosciutto

Step 2:
Place a large frying pan over medium heat on your BBQ side burner (or stove) and place the 3 strips of Prosciutto (or Pancetta or regular bacon) in the pan.

Cook the bacon until it's crispy.


crumbled bacon

Remove the bacon from the heat and let it cool on paper towels.

When cooled, crumble the bacon into very small pieces and set aside.


sauteed mushrooms and garlic

Step 3:
Clean the pan used in Step 2 and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.

Place over medium heat.

When it reaches cooking temperature add the diced mushroom stems and garlic and saute several minutes until they just begin to brown.

cream cheese and mushrooms

Add the cream cheese (in several chunks) and stir constantly until its softened and the mushroom stems and garlic are blended in.

cream cheese and bacon

Add the cooked crumbled bacon, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, cayenne pepper and onion powder.

Stir well to combine and remove mixture from heat to cool.

This mixture should be quite thick so it holds up well when put in the mushrooms. If not thick enough add a bit more Parmesan.


bbq stuffed mushrooms

Step 4:
Preheat the grill to 350F and set up for indirect grilling.

Place the mushrooms in a disposable aluminum pan.

Spoon the mixture into each mushroom cap so it slightly mounds higher than the mushroom.

grilled mushrooms stuffed with cream cheese

When the BBQ reaches temperature place the aluminum pan with the stuffed mushrooms recipe on the grill not over direct heat.

Tip: I use the small narrow warming rack for this. It makes the grill act more like an oven and the mushrooms cook more evenly. I don't use the rear burner shown in the picture though.

Cook for 25 minutes or until the mushrooms are giving up some liquid and the innards are hot. The tops should be browning slightly.

Serve immediately, and then be prepared to make some more.

Enjoy your new stuffed mushrooms recipe!

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