Description
Indulge in the savory delight of Bacon Ranch Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms, where juicy, flavor-packed mushrooms are filled with a delicious blend of cream cheese, mozzarella, crumbled bacon, and tangy ranch dressing. This crowd-pleasing appetizer is perfect for any gathering, offering a sophisticated twist on classic pizza flavors.
Ingredients
- Large portobello or cremini mushrooms: Perfect base for the filling.
- Crisp, crumbled bacon: Adds a smoky, salty element.
- Softened cream cheese: Binds the filling and adds creaminess.
- Shredded mozzarella cheese: Provides a melty, gooey texture.
- Tangy ranch dressing: Balances the richness of the other ingredients.
- Garlic powder: Enhances the savory profile.
- Black pepper: Adds subtle heat and depth.
- Fresh parsley: For garnish.
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Clean and Prepare the Mushrooms: Clean the mushrooms and remove the stems, keeping the caps intact.
- Mix the Filling: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella, bacon, ranch dressing, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Stuff the Mushrooms: Fill each mushroom cap generously with the filling.
- Bake the Stuffed Mushrooms: Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, clean mushrooms thoroughly and avoid overstuffing them to prevent spillage during baking. These stuffed mushrooms can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 stuffed mushrooms
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Bacon Ranch, Stuffed Mushrooms, Appetizer, Party Food