Description
These creamy jalapeño popper stuffed mushrooms combine spicy jalapeños, crispy bacon, and gooey cheese in tender mushroom caps for the ultimate party snack. Quick to make and endlessly customizable, they’re a crowd-pleasing comfort food with a flavorful kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 18–20 medium white or cremini mushrooms (about 1 lb), stems removed
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 jalapeños, seeds removed and diced
- 2 tbsp green onions, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Extra sliced jalapeño (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Gently clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel and remove stems.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy (about 8 minutes). Drain on paper towels and crumble.
- In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, diced jalapeños, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Stuff each mushroom cap generously with the cream cheese mixture using a small spoon or scoop.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon evenly over each stuffed mushroom. Optionally, add extra cheddar on top.
- Arrange mushrooms on a baking sheet, spaced apart. Bake for 18-22 minutes until mushrooms are tender and tops are golden brown.
- Let mushrooms cool for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and sliced jalapeño if desired.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Mushrooms release moisture as they bake; drain any liquid before serving. For thicker filling, add more shredded cheese. Prep filling while bacon cooks to save time. Spread mushrooms out on the baking sheet to avoid steaming. For vegetarian, omit bacon and add extra cheese or roasted red pepper. Air fryer method: cook at 375°F for 10-12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3 stuffed mush
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
Keywords: stuffed mushrooms, jalapeño popper, bacon cheese bites, party appetizer, easy snack, gluten-free, game day, comfort food