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BACON & FONTINA STUFFED MUSHROOMS

I call these my “piled high cheesy stuffed mushrooms.” They’re an extra-special finger food that go over well at any party.

—TAMMY REX NEW TRIPOLI, PA



PREP: 30 MIN. • BAKE: 10 MIN. • MAKES: 2 DOZEN


4 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded fontina cheese

8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

4 green onions, chopped

1/4 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes

3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

24 large fresh mushrooms (about 1 1/4 pounds), stems removed

1 tablespoon olive oil

1. Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients until blended. Arrange mushroom caps in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan, stem side up. Spoon about 1 tablespoon filling into each.

2. Drizzle tops with olive oil. Bake, uncovered, 9-11 minutes or until golden brown and mushrooms are tender.