Skinny Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms

Name: Skinny Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon; 2 Tbsps reduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette; 2 Tbsps plain bread crumbs; 79 milliliters reduced-fat garlic-and-herbs spreadable cheese (from 6.5-oz container); 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 79 milliliters finely shredded reduced-fat Italian cheese blend; 24 larges fresh whole mushrooms (1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter); 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley; 118 milliliters chopped red onion

Skinny Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One serving contains 86 calories, 4g of protein, and 6g of fat. This recipe serves 8. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 35 minutes. A mixture of bacon, parsley, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty.

Instructions

Heat oven to 350F.

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Remove stems from mushrooms; reserve caps. Chop enough stems to measure 3/4 cup. Discard remaining stems or reserve for another use. In large bowl, toss mushroom caps with vinaigrette; place stem sides down in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan.

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Vinaigrette

Mushrooms

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Bowl

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Bake 10 minutes.

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Let stand until cool enough to handle; drain.

Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towel. Crumble bacon; set aside.

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Bacon

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Paper Towels

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Remove and discard drippings from skillet.

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In same skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil over medium heat.

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Olive Oil

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Add onion and chopped mushroom stems; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.

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Mushrooms

Onion

In medium bowl, stir onion mixture, bacon, cheeses and mustard until well blended. Spoon mixture into mushroom caps; place filled sides up in pan. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and remaining 1/2 teaspoon olive oil; stir in parsley.

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Breadcrumbs