BLUE CHEESE AND BACON STUFFED MUSHROOMS

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A rich, warm and cheesy recipe for classic stuffed mushrooms, this attractive appetizer is perfect for your next dinner party or special event. -Kristen Woodburn, Atlanta, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

24 large fresh mushrooms
1 carton (8 ounces) reduced-fat spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
4 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup bacon bits, divided

Steps:

Remove stems from mushrooms and set caps aside; discard stems or save for another use. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, blue cheese, onions, garlic and 1/4 cup bacon bits. Stuff into mushroom caps, a scant tablespoonful in each., Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining bacon bits. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges